What is the cheapest way to get from Lienz to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Switzerland is to bus and night train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lienz to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Lienz to Switzerland is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Lienz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lienz to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Lienz Bahnhof and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Lienz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Lienz to Switzerland?

The distance between Lienz and Switzerland is 457 km. The road distance is 427.8 km.

How do I travel from Lienz to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Lienz to Switzerland without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 5m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from Lienz to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Lienz to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Switzerland bus from?

Lienz to Switzerland bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, depart from Lienz Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Switzerland train from?

Lienz to Switzerland train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, depart from Lienz station.

Train or bus from Lienz to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Lienz to Switzerland is to bus which takes 8h 25m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 270 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Lienz to Switzerland bus arrive?

Lienz to Switzerland bus services, operated by Ötztaler Verkehrsgesellschaft, arrive at Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Lienz to Switzerland train arrive?

Lienz to Switzerland train services, operated by Sudtirol Alto Adige, arrive at Fortezza station.

Can I drive from Lienz to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lienz to Switzerland is 428 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Lienz to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Lienz to Switzerland?

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Lienz to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lienz to Switzerland by bus, train, night train, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 5m
CHF 96–235
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus 960X
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 28m
CHF 62–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus 960X
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
8h 25m
CHF 69–102
Drive 427.8 km
1. Drive from Lienz to Zurichcar 427.8 km
5h 43m
CHF 71–103
Train
1. Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 36m
CHF 95–262
Train, shuttle to Ljubljana, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Klagenfurt Hbftrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhof to Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljanashuttle
3. Fly from Ljubljana (LJU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LJU - ZRH
7h 9m
CHF 193–511
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Spittal-Millstaetter Seetrain
2. Take the train from Spittal-Millstaetter See to Muenchen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
8h 55m
CHF 154–489
Train, bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz to San Candidotrain
2. Take the bus from San Candido to Venicebus
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
8h 49m
CHF 108–274

Lienz to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 457.2 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Lienz, Tyrol, Austria and Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lienz to Zürich Stadelhofen via Fortezza, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 36m.

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