What is the cheapest way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 5h 12m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 420.

Is there a direct bus between Upper Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Upper Austria to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Linz Industriezeile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Upper Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Upper Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hauptplatz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Linz/Donau Hbf, Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Upper Austria and Switzerland is 597 km. The road distance is 533.3 km.

How do I travel from Upper Austria to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Upper Austria to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Upper Austria to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland is to train via Buchs which takes 8h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Upper Austria to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Upper Austria to Switzerland train arrive?

Upper Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

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

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Upper Austria to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland 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
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 49m
CHF 81–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
9h 42m
CHF 42–62
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 90–130
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain
2. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
5h 21m
CHF 104–347
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
8h 53m
CHF 81–118
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 / ...
10h 2m
CHF 131–206
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain
2. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
5h 12m
CHF 134–416
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain
2. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
6h 43m
CHF 128–378
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Mühldorf to Landshuttrain
2. Take the train from Landshut(Bay)Hbf to Muenchen Flughafen Terminaltrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
8h 23m
CHF 86–289

Upper Austria to Switzerland by tram and train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland.

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Distance: 596.9 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Upper Austria and Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Linz/Donau Hauptplatz to Zürich Stadelhofen via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof, Linz/Donau Hbf, Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 49m. 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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