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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Linz

Composite routes from Zurich to Linz

Cheapest
5 h 12 min
Car
563 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Linz
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$500.00
Plane from Zurich Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$978.26
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Linz
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$500.00
Plane from Zurich Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$1,086.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from Zurich Airport to Graz
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$1,086.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Munich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$815.22
Plane from Zurich Airport to Prague
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$500.00
Plane from Zurich Airport to Graz
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

People's Viennaline

Website:
peoples.ch/
Plane from St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport to Vienna
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$380.43

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.26–$59.78

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Email:
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Hohenems to Linz
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$141.30
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$81.52

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Linz
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43
Train from Flughafen Wien to Linz
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.70–$50.00

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Graz Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Zuerich Hb to Linz
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Train from Muenchen Ost to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$173.91

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zuerich Hb to Linz
Ave. Duration:
8h 18m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$184.78–$347.83
Train from Zürich HB to Altstätten
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$47.83–$86.96
Train from Zürich HB to Rorschach
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$70.65

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Graz Hbf to Linz
Ave. Duration:
3h 9m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.26–$81.52

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Linz
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$21.74–$35.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Linz is to bus which costs $21.74 - $35.87 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Linz is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Linz Wissensturm. Services depart twice a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Linz Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Zurich to Linz?

The distance between Zurich and Linz is 593 km. The road distance is 563.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

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

The train from Zuerich Hb to Linz Hbf takes 6h 35m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz bus from?

Zurich to Linz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Linz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Linz?

The best way to get from Zurich to Linz is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21.74 - $35.87 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $532.61 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Zurich to Linz bus arrive?

Zurich to Linz bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Linz Wissensturm station.

Where does the Zurich to Linz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Linz is 564 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Zurich to Linz.

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

Book your Zurich to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

There are 326+ hotels available in Linz. Prices start at $62.57 per night.
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