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Compare train, bus, and flight for Linz to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Linz to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $208.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$131 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $528 Average price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Linz to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Linz to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 548+
RJX 860+
R 2+
IR 222311:30 AM7h23Linz Hbf6:53 PMZurich HB$721One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
IC 548+
RJX 860+
R 2+
IR 222311:30 AM7h23Linz Hbf6:53 PMZurich HB$721One-way4 transfers
Fastest
RJX 16210:45 AM6h35Linz Hbf5:20 PMZurich HB$1841One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 544+
RJX 662+
S 2+
IR 22199:30 AM7h23Linz Hbf4:53 PMZurich HB$1011One-way4 transfers
RJX 1608:45 AM6h35Linz Hbf3:20 PMZurich HB$1841One-way0 transfers
IC 546+
RJX 16210:30 AM6h50Linz Hbf5:20 PMZurich HB$1841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:30 AM8h00Linz, Industriezeile3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$811One-way0 transfers
RJX 765+
RJ 659+
DE4348 · DE431111:17 AM9h28Linz Hbf8:45 PMZurich Airport$5271One-way3 transfers
RJX 765+
RJ 659+
DE4348 · DE431311:17 AM21h33Linz Hbf8:50 AMZurich Airport$5271One-way3 transfers
RJX 765+
RJ 659+
DE4348 · DE431911:17 AM28h23Linz Hbf3:40 PMZurich Airport$5271One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zurich:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $171 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $208 (€167).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Linz and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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