What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva to Linz?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Linz is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva to Linz?

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Linz is to fly and train which takes 3h 30m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Linz?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Linz. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Linz Industriezeile via Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Linz. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Linz/Donau Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Geneva to Linz?

The distance between Geneva and Linz is 663 km. The road distance is 805.1 km.

How do I travel from Geneva to Linz without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva to Linz without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €170 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Geneva to Linz?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Geneva to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Linz bus from?

Geneva to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Linz train from?

Geneva to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train, bus or fly from Geneva to Linz?

The best way to get from Geneva to Linz is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs €120 - €420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €170 - €260 and takes 10h 27m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Geneva to Linz bus arrive?

Geneva to Linz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Linz train arrive?

Geneva to Linz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Linz is 805 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Geneva to Linz.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva to Linz?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva to Linz?

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Fly to Linz Airport
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane GVA - LNZ
5h 27m
€127–412
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 882 / ...
14h 40m
€58–112
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
10h 27m
€171–259
Drive 805.1 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Linzcar 805.1 km
8h 17m
€155–224
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
3h 30m
€114–322
Fly to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane GVA - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbftrain
4h 51m
€152–392
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva Bus Station to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Linz/Donau Hbftrain Rjx
12h 6m
€99–211

Geneva to Linz by train

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Distance: 663.3 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Linz, Austria?

Air Dolomiti, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Lufthansa fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Linz Airport (LNZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Genève to Linz/Donau Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 10h 27m.

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