What is the cheapest way to get from Linz to Lausanne?

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Linz to Lausanne?

The fastest way to get from Linz to Lausanne is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Lausanne?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Lausanne. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Lausanne via Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Linz to Lausanne?

The distance between Linz and Lausanne is 812 km. The road distance is 741 km.

How do I travel from Linz to Lausanne without a car?

The best way to get from Linz to Lausanne without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 10h 19m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 410.

How long does it take to get from Linz to Lausanne?

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Linz to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lausanne bus from?

Linz to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lausanne train from?

Linz to Lausanne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Linz to Lausanne is to train via Buchs which takes 10h 19m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Linz to Lausanne bus arrive?

Linz to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Where does the Linz to Lausanne train arrive?

Linz to Lausanne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Linz to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lausanne is 741 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Linz to Lausanne.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz to Lausanne?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Linz to Lausanne?

Book your Linz to Lausanne bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Linz to Lausanne - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Linz to Lausanne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
10h 19m
CHF 154–405
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Lausannebus FlixBus 1921
11h 20m
CHF 55–90
Drive 741 km
1. Drive from Linz to Lausannecar 741 km
7h 51m
CHF 124–178
Fly Linz Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LNZ - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
7h 24m
CHF 216–419
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
10h 24m
CHF 151–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
12h 53m
CHF 125–207
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
6h 29m
CHF 125–340
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
8h
CHF 159–419
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
8h 27m
CHF 202–564
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
8h 46m
CHF 203–585
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
9h 18m
CHF 139–367
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
8h 25m
CHF 144–466

Linz to Lausanne by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 811.7 km
Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Lausanne via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Lausanne twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–90 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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