How to travel from Zurich to Linz

There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Linz including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Linz is a bus with an average price of €53.

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Linz:

A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Linz costing on average €97.

A bus is €644 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Linz costing on average €696.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 5m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 4m.

Bus takes on average 7h 17m.

The distance from Zurich to Linz is approximately 274 miles (441 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Linz is:

• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 4 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Linz:

• 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Linz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Linz by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Linz by train.
• Travel with Air Dolomiti to go to Linz by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Linz with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.

Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Linz often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Salzburg, Munich, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Linz and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Linz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Linz, you can take a scenic walk along the Danube River, visit the Botanical Garden, explore vibrant local markets, attend performances at the Brucknerhaus, and try the famous Linzer Torte. For sights, visit the Ars Electronica Center, Lentos Art Museum, Linz Castle Museum, Pöstlingberg, and Hauptplatz.

To fully experience Linz's cultural attractions, vibrant arts scene, and picturesque surroundings, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.