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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 $52, while a flight costs an average of $774.
Distance: 274 miles (441 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $774 Average price | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 29m Average total duration 7h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Linz
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Linz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Linz:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Linz costing on average $134.
A bus is $723 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Linz costing on average $774.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
Tickets start at around $134 compared to roughly $181 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47. The journey takes 7h 24m versus 6h 16m 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 Zurich to Linz
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 773+RJX 1692:07 PM 7h08 Zurich HB 9:15 PM Linz Hbf $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 773+RJX 169
2:07 PM 7h08 Zurich HB 9:15 PM Linz Hbf $44 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH1195+LH73446:10 PM 3h50 Zurich Airport 10:00 PM Linz Airport $1,269 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IC 773+RJX 169+
792232:07 PM 7h27 Zurich HB 9:34 PM Linz Hbf $56 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 769+RJX 167+79221
12:07 PM 7h27 Zurich HB 7:34 PM Linz Hbf $56 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 769+RJX 167+79223
12:07 PM 9h27 Zurich HB 9:34 PM Linz Hbf $56 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
3:50 PM 7h59 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) 11:49 PM Linz, Industriezeile $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
OU461 · OU442+RJX 76811:05 AM 12h38 Zurich Airport 11:43 PM Linz Hbf $391 1 One-way 2 transfers- OU461 · OU442+RJX 764
11:05 AM 11h38 Zurich Airport 10:43 PM Linz Hbf $397 1 One-way 2 transfers - OU461 · OU442+IC 842 · IC 460
11:05 AM 12h23 Zurich Airport 11:28 PM Linz Hbf $397 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Linz:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Linz costing on average $134.
A bus is $723 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Linz costing on average $774.
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Bus takes on average 8h 29m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Linz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Linz Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | ICE to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
- Travel with Danish Air Transport to go to Linz by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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