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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 $38. 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 $38, and a flight costs an average of $209.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $530 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
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* | 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 $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $132 (€105).
A bus is $465 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $530 (€423).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
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.
NJ 46611:10 PM9h10Linz Hbf8:20 AMZurich HB$581One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NJ 46611:10 PM9h10Linz Hbf8:20 AMZurich HB$581One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH7345+
LH57405:00 PM4h50Linz Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$14741One-way1 transfer
Other options
- RJX 662+
S 2+IR 2219+
IC 7809:45 AM7h08Linz Hbf4:53 PMZurich HB$1511One-way3 transfers - IC 544+RJX 662+S 2+IR 22199:30 AM7h23Linz Hbf4:53 PMZurich HB$1511One-way4 transfers
- RJX 1608:45 AM6h35Linz Hbf3:20 PMZurich HB$2131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM8h00Linz, Industriezeile3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$801One-way0 transfers
- IC 549+
EW755+
EW76610:32 AM9h13Linz Hbf7:45 PMZurich Airport$3271One-way2 transfers - RJX 861+EW755+EW76610:17 AM9h28Linz Hbf7:45 PMZurich Airport$3271One-way2 transfers
- IC 549+
DE4348 · DE431110:32 AM10h03Linz Hbf8:35 PMZurich Airport$4831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Linz to Zurich:
A bus is $67 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Linz to Zurich costing on average $132 (€105).
A bus is $465 (€371) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Linz to Zurich costing on average $530 (€423).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 21m.
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
- 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 Air Dolomiti to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Zurich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet.
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