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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 an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $1,047.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $1,047 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Linz to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Linz to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zurich:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $142.
A bus is $994 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $1,047.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $142 compared to roughly $181 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 7h 25m versus 5h 41m 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.
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.
- RJX 160+
ICE 1028:45 AM 7h08 Linz Hbf 3:53 PM Zurich HB $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJX 160+ICE 102
8:45 AM 7h08 Linz Hbf 3:53 PM Zurich HB $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- LH7343+
LH568210:30 AM 3h15 Linz Airport 1:45 PM Zurich Airport $871 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 368+ICE 104
6:45 AM 7h08 Linz Hbf 1:53 PM Zurich HB $45 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJX 368+ICE 104+
IC 8486:30 AM 7h23 Linz Hbf 1:53 PM Zurich HB $45 1 One-way 2 transfers 
RJ 13478+
EC 1945:30 AM 8h58 Linz Hbf 2:28 PM Zurich HB $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
7:30 AM 8h00 Linz, Industriezeile 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
- IC 647+
EW757 · EW7622:32 PM 17h18 Linz Hbf 7:50 AM Zurich Airport $525 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX19985+EW757 · EW762
2:17 PM 17h33 Linz Hbf 7:50 AM Zurich Airport $537 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 645+EW757 · EW762
1:32 PM 18h18 Linz Hbf 7:50 AM Zurich Airport $537 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zurich:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $142.
A bus is $994 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $1,047.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 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 ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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