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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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $553.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$125 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $553 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 7h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $125 (€102).
A bus is $487 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $553 (€452).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Linz to Zurich
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.
RJX1347011:45 AM7h43Linz Hbf7:28 PMZurich HB$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
RJX1347011:45 AM7h43Linz Hbf7:28 PMZurich HB$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH5740+
LH73455:30 PM4h20Linz Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$12031One-way1 transfer
Other options
EC 462+
NJ 1348612:51 AM9h45Linz Hbf10:36 AMZurich HB$731One-way1 transfer
IC 546+
RJX1347010:30 AM8h58Linz Hbf7:28 PMZurich HB$731One-way1 transfer
RJX19970+
EC 2906:45 PM13h43Linz Hbf8:28 AMZurich HB$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus7:30 AM8h00Linz, Industriezeile3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$621One-way0 transfers
IC 641+
DE4348 · DE431311:32 AM21h18Linz Hbf8:50 AMZurich Airport$4521One-way2 transfers
RJX19975+
RJ 659+
DE4348 · DE431311:17 AM21h33Linz Hbf8:50 AMZurich Airport$4521One-way3 transfers
IC 549+
DE4348 · DE431310:32 AM22h18Linz Hbf8:50 AMZurich Airport$4521One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zurich:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $125 (€102).
A bus is $487 (€398) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $553 (€452).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 7h 38m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Linz Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Linz Hbf and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Linz, Industriezeile and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, ArdaTur to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
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