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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Upper Austria is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Upper Austria is to fly and train which takes 5h 7m and costs €120 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Upper Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Linz/Donau Taubenmarkt via Linz/Donau Fernheizkraftwerk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Upper Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Upper Austria. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Linz/Donau Hauptplatz via Linz/Donau Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Zurich to Upper Austria?

The distance between Zurich and Upper Austria is 595 km. The road distance is 531.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Upper Austria without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Zurich to Upper Austria, including transfers.

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

Zurich to Upper Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

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

Zurich to Upper Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Upper Austria?

The best way to get from Zurich to Upper Austria is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs €80 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Zurich to Upper Austria bus arrive?

Zurich to Upper Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Linz Industriezeile station.

Where does the Zurich to Upper Austria train arrive?

Zurich to Upper Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Upper Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Upper Austria is 532 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Zurich to Upper Austria.

Where can I stay near Upper Austria?

There are 404+ hotels available in Upper Austria.

Zurich to Upper Austria - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Upper Austria by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
6h 44m
€80–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus N191 / ...
8h 52m
€45–70
Drive 531.6 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Linzcar 531.6 km
5h 33m
€96–139
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Simbachtrain
5h 7m
€120–383
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
7h 10m
€87–261
Train via Lindau
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Linz/Donau Hbftrain 979 / ...
9h 28m
€145–244
Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
5h 56m
€117–297
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Simbachtrain
7h 12m
€145–480

Zurich to Upper Austria by train and tram

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Linz/Donau Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €80–120 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Linz Industriezeile once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 8h 19m.

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