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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Linz to Switzerland?

The distance between Linz and Switzerland is 595 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Linz to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Linz to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Linz to Switzerland is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Linz to Switzerland bus arrive?

Linz to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Linz to Switzerland train arrive?

Linz to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Linz to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Switzerland is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Linz to Switzerland.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Linz to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
6h 37m
CHF 77–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
8h 23m
CHF 44–64
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 89–129
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 58m
CHF 126–371
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 56m
CHF 79–164
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 51m
CHF 90–121
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
5h 33m
CHF 109–297
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 49m
CHF 155–438
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
5h 35m
CHF 312–519
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain
2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
7h 20m
CHF 149–390

Linz to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Switzerland?

Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–65 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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