How to travel from Linz to Zurich

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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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Flight

$131

Average price

$64

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Cheapest

$528

Average price

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

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8h 11m

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7h 41m

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4h 56m

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1h 56m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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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 | InterCityIC 548+ÖBBRJX 860+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2+ÖBBIR 2223
    11:30 AM7h23
    Linz Hbf
    6:53 PMZurich HB
    $721One-way
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 548+ÖBBRJX 860+ÖBB | RegionalzugR 2+ÖBBIR 2223
    11:30 AM7h23
    Linz Hbf
    6:53 PMZurich HB
    $721One-way
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • ÖBBRJX 162
    10:45 AM6h35
    Linz Hbf
    5:20 PMZurich HB
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 544+ÖBBRJX 662+ÖBB | S-BahnS 2+ÖBBIR 2219
    9:30 AM7h23
    Linz Hbf
    4:53 PMZurich HB
    $1011One-way
    4 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 160
    8:45 AM6h35
    Linz Hbf
    3:20 PMZurich HB
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 546+ÖBBRJX 162
    10:30 AM6h50
    Linz Hbf
    5:20 PMZurich HB
    $1841One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM8h00
    Linz, Industriezeile
    3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $811One-way
    0 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 765+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 659+Condor FlugdienstDE4348 · DE4311
    11:17 AM9h28
    Linz Hbf
    8:45 PMZurich Airport
    $5271One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 765+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 659+Condor FlugdienstDE4348 · DE4313
    11:17 AM21h33
    Linz Hbf
    8:50 AMZurich Airport
    $5271One-way
    3 transfers
  • ÖBBRJX 765+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 659+Condor FlugdienstDE4348 · DE4319
    11:17 AM28h23
    Linz Hbf
    3:40 PMZurich Airport
    $5271One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Linz to Zurich

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
There are 3 options to travel between Linz and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Linz to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Linz to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

Bus takes on average 8h 0m.

The distance from Linz to Zurich is approximately 274 miles (441 km).
The average frequency per day from Linz to Zurich is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Linz to Zurich:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Linz to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Linz to Zurich with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Linz to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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