How to travel from Zurich to Linz

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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from €31. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €222.

Distance: 274 miles (441 km)

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€108

Average price

€48

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Cheapest

€395

Average price

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

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7h 47m

Average total duration

7h 17m

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5h 5m

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2h 5m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.6kg

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ÖBB

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BlaBlaCar

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Air Dolomiti

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from Zurich to Linz

How to get from Zurich to Linz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM7h59
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM7h59
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:49PMLinz, Industriezeile
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS144+ÖBBRJX 768
07:25PM4h18
Zurich Airport
11:43PMLinz Hbf
$6991One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 163+ÖBBRJX 767
08:40AM6h35
Zurich HB
03:15PMLinz Hbf
$961One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 163+ÖBBRJX 767+ÖBB | InterCityIC 649
08:40AM6h50
Zurich HB
03:30PMLinz Hbf
$961One-way
2 transfers
ÖBBRJX 165
10:40AM6h35
Zurich HB
05:15PMLinz Hbf
$1441One-way
0 transfers
CondorDE4310 · DE4349+ÖBB | InterCityIC 1244+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 259
04:50PM7h40
Zurich Airport
12:30AMLinz Hbf
$3941One-way
3 transfers
CondorDE4310 · DE4349+ÖBB | RailjetRJ 650+ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 462
04:50PM7h58
Zurich Airport
12:48AMLinz Hbf
$4181One-way
3 transfers
CondorDE4318 · DE4345+ÖBBRJX 762
11:35AM9h08
Zurich Airport
08:43PMLinz Hbf
$5221One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Linz

Travel to Linz 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 Zurich to Linz.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Linz including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Linz is a bus with an average price of $39 (€31).

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 $44 (€35).

A bus is $241 (€191) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Linz costing on average $280 (€222).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Linz is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Linz take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 59m.

Train takes on average 6h 35m.

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 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 bus, train, 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 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) 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 Air Dolomiti, SWISS to go to Linz by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Linz by train.
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.

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