What is the cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from St. Gallen to Linz is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Linz?

The fastest way to get from St. Gallen to Linz is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between St. Gallen and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St. Gallen train station station and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between St. Gallen and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Gallen(Ch) and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from St. Gallen to Linz?

The distance between St. Gallen and Linz is 539 km. The road distance is 448 km.

How do I travel from St. Gallen to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Linz without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €110.

How long does it take to get from St. Gallen to Linz?

The train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz/Donau Hbf takes 6h 31m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Linz bus from?

St. Gallen to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from St. Gallen train station.

Where do I catch the St. Gallen to Linz train from?

St. Gallen to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St. Gallen(Ch) station.

Train or bus from St. Gallen to Linz?

The best way to get from St. Gallen to Linz is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs €75 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the St. Gallen to Linz bus arrive?

St. Gallen to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the St. Gallen to Linz train arrive?

St. Gallen to Linz train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Can I drive from St. Gallen to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Gallen to Linz is 448 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from St. Gallen to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Gallen to Linz?

Book your St. Gallen to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Gallen to Linz?

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

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St. Gallen to Linz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Gallen to Linz by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
6h 31m
€75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen train station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
7h 18m
€40–65
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz/Donau Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 23m
€190–280
Drive 448 km
1. Drive from St. Gallen to Linzcar 448 km
4h 42m
€81–117
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
7h 32m
€76–190
Fly Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
5h 56m
€304–537
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
6h 17m
€120–329
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
7h 15m
€143–405

St. Gallen to Linz by train

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Distance: 539.5 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between St. Gallen, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Linz/Donau Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–110 and the journey takes 6h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from St. Gallen train station to Linz Industriezeile twice a week. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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