There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Buchs
best- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
9h 8mCHF 110–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bernbus FlixBus 1921
12h 16mCHF 61–92Drive 646.4 km
- Drive from Linz to Biel/Biennecar 646.4 km
6h 41mCHF 109–158Fly Linz Airport to Basel, train
- Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL)plane LNZ - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
8h 25mCHF 158–353Train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
9h 13mCHF 110–167Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain
- Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
10h 21mCHF 160–255Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
7h 16mCHF 156–432Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
6h 55mCHF 104–324Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
7h 34mCHF 147–398Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
7h 8mCHF 140–320Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
- Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Biel/Biennetrain
9h 2mCHF 222–488
Linz to Biel/Bienne by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Biel/Bienne, Zukunftstrasse via Bern, Neufeld P+R and Lyss, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Linz to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Biel/Bienne via Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Linz and Biel/Bienne is 708 km. The road distance is 646.4 km.
The best way to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.
Linz to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.
Linz to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Linz to Biel/Bienne is to train via Buchs which takes 9h 8m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 12h 16m.
What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Biel/Bienne via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–310
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–380
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–180
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–420
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sg
- *
- CHF 60–95
Train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 18–28
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 80–120
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wien
- *
- CHF 30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Linz Industriezeile to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Linz to Biel/Bienne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bern station.
Linz to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Biel/Bienne is 646 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Linz to Biel/Bienne.
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