How to travel from Linz to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Zurich

Travel 273 miles (440 km) by train, bus or flight between Linz and Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are BlaBlaCar, Air Dolomiti or ÖBB among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Linz to Zurich.

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 35Cheapest 53 269
Average price 93 74Cheapest 269
Average duration6h 35m8h 45m4h 15m
Direct Options
First departure12:08 AM12:20 AM6:10 AM
Last departure11:30 PM10:20 PM7:55 PM
No. of daily departures913
Companies
  • ÖBB | Nightjet
  • ÖBB | Railjet
  • EuroNight
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • ÖBB
  • Westbahn
  • FlixBus
  • BlaBlaCar
  • Air Dolomiti

Travel options
from Linz to Zurich

How to get from Linz to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
train

The best way to travel from Linz to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

ÖBB
06:45AM6h35
Linz Hbf
01:20PMZurich HB
$491One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
ÖBB
06:45AM6h35
Linz Hbf
01:20PMZurich HB
$491One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
06:00AM4h05
Linz Airport (LNZ)
10:05AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$7441One-way
1 transfer
Other options
ÖBB
08:30AM6h50
Linz Hbf
03:20PMZurich HB
$491One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
06:30AM6h50
Linz Hbf
01:20PMZurich HB
$491One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB
05:49AM7h31
Linz Hbf
01:20PMZurich HB
$491One-way
1 transfer
Austrian Airlines
06:00AM4h30
Linz Airport (LNZ)
10:30AMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$7441One-way
1 transfer
Austrian Airlines
02:20PM4h50
Linz Airport (LNZ)
07:10PMZurich Airport (ZRH)
$7441One-way
1 transfer

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You can travel by travel to Zurich from Linz with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Linz to Zurich travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Linz to Zurich

      FAQs: Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Linz to Zurich.
      FAQs

      You can get between Linz and Zurich 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to get from Linz to Zurich is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $40 (€35) compared to other travel options to Zurich:

      Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $49 (€43).

      A train is $126 (€109) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $166 (€144).

      The fastest way from Linz to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 45 min.

      There are alternative travel options to Zurich that take longer:

      Bus takes 8 h 45 min on average.

      Getting to Zurich by train takes 6 h 35 min on average.

      The distance is approximately 273 miles (440 km) from Linz to Zurich.

      The average frequency per day from Linz to Zurich is:

      • 6 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Zurich from Linz as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Linz to Zurich:

      • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Linz to Zurich depart from Linz, Industriezeile to Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
      • Most travelers take a flight from Linz Airport to Zurich Airport.
      • Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Linz to Zurich depart from Linz Hbf to Zürich Hbf.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Linz to Zurich:

      • You can go to Zurich from Linz by bus with BlaBlaCar or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $54 (€47) with FlixBus from Linz to Zurich on Omio.
      • You can travel to Zurich from Linz by flight with Air Dolomiti. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $166 (€144) with Air Dolomiti from Linz to Zurich.
      • You can go to Zurich from Linz by train with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or Westbahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $40 (€35) with ÖBB from Linz to Zurich on Omio.

      Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Zurich with the following travel companies:

      • 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB, EuroNight or ÖBB | Railjet.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zurich from Linz.

      Many of our customers traveling from Linz to Zurich don't make Zurich their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Zurich are Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna or Lucerne, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Zurich to any of these top destinations today!

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