- Must visit
Patek Philippe Museum
Major watchmaking museum with historic timepieces, automata, and archives; a standout for Geneva’s horology heritage.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$173
Fastest journey
9 h 57 m
Average duration
10 h 7 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
657 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Linz to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Linz to Geneva will cost around $173 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Linz to Geneva without transferring at least 3 times.
RJX 64 · ECE 96 · IC 838 · S 5
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734 · RE 18440
IC 644+
RJX 166+
IC 540+
RE 33
IC 644+
RJX 166 · IR 1788+
IC 1640
IC 640+
RJX 766+
EC 164+
IC 732
RJX 766+
EC 164+
IC 732+
IR 1734
RJX 62 · ECE 98 · IC 734 · RE 18440
RJX 62+
EC 98+
IC 734+
RE 33
IC 644+
RJX 166 · IR 1788+
IC 1640
IC 640+
RJX 766+
EC 164+
IC 732Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 408 miles (657 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$162 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 51m Average total duration Fastest 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 30m Average total duration 13h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Geneva:
A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Geneva costing on average $162 (€130).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 0m.
Tickets start at around $162 (€130) compared to roughly $248 (€200) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86 (€69). The journey takes 9h 21m versus 8h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Linz to Geneva trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:30 AM Linz | 10h25 | 4:55 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Linz | 9h55 | 7:25 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 AM Linz | 9h40 | 8:25 PM Geneva | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Linz to Geneva run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $53 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 408 miles (657 km) distance in 9h 40m.
Distance 408 miles (657 km) |
Average train duration 9h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 9h 40m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:37 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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