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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Linz to Zurich?

The distance between Linz and Zurich is 626 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

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

The train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 7h 43m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Linz to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Linz to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Zurich?

The best way to get from Linz to Zurich is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 170 - SFr 310 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Linz to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Linz to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Zurich?

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Linz to Zurich - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 43m
CHF 80–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 35–65
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
9h 45m
CHF 35–110
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 87–126
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
8h 51m
CHF 127–277
Fly Linz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LNZ - ZRH
6h 58m
CHF 178–307
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
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
5h 59m
CHF 137–351
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 102–250
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
7h 23m
CHF 171–391
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 Zürich HBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 170–473
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane PRG - ZRH
8h 19m
CHF 131–297

Linz to Zurich by train

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Distance: 626.5 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

Railjet operates a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–120 and the journey takes 7h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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