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 75 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 4h 23m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

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, Salzburg Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Upper Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Upper Austria and Switzerland is 481 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof 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 1232+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Simbach(Inn) to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 23m
CHF 133–319
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
9h 49m
CHF 36–104
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
8h 24m
CHF 43–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191 / ...
9h 42m
CHF 44–71
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Simbach(Inn) to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 37m
CHF 124–308
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Simbach(Inn) to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
5h 54m
CHF 137–321
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Simbach(Inn) to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 34m
CHF 100–222
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 41m
CHF 76–272
Drive 533.3 km
1. Drive from Linz to Zurichcar 533.3 km
5h 34m
CHF 88–127

Upper Austria to Switzerland by tram and train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Upper Austria to Switzerland.

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Distance: 480.6 km
Duration: 4h 23m

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, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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