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

The cheapest way to get from Lienz to Zurich is to bus and night train which costs SFr 60 - SFr 85 and takes 8h 24m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lienz and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Lienz to Zurich 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 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lienz and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Lienz to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Lienz and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Lienz to Zurich?

The distance between Lienz and Zurich is 439 km. The road distance is 427.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lienz to Zurich without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Lienz to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lienz to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lienz to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Lienz to Zurich?

The best way to get from Lienz to Zurich is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 270 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Lienz to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lienz to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lienz to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Lienz to Zurich by bus, train, night train, car, shuttle, or plane

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Bus
best
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 21m
CHF 68–100
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lienz to Fortezzatrain 400
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
9h 56m
CHF 60–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Kitzbühel Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Kitzbuehel to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain 510 / ...
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 35m
CHF 83–226
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofbus 960X
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
8h 24m
CHF 61–83
Drive 427.8 km
1. Drive from Lienz to Zurichcar 427.8 km
5h 43m
CHF 71–102
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 32m
CHF 94–261
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 Graz Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lienz In Osttirol to Villach Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
3. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 23m
CHF 163–416
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 56m
CHF 150–489
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 Zurich by bus

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Distance: 438.7 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Lienz Bahnhof to Zurich Bus Station via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Innsbruck Kaiserschützenplatz, and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lienz to Zuerich Hb via Fortezza, Fortezza/Franzensfes, Brennero - Brenner, Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, and Buchs Sg in around 9h 32m.

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