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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. 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 $39, and a flight costs an average of $277.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$130 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $421 Average price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 PM7h59Zurich11:09 PMLinz$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:10 PM7h59Zurich11:09 PMLinz$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM7h59Zurich11:09 PMLinz$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 2:50 PM7h59Zurich10:49 PMLinz$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Linz:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Linz costing on average $43 (€35).
A bus is $238 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Linz costing on average $277 (€222).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
- 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 Zurich and Linz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Linz by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
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