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There are 7 ways to get from Linz to Swiss Alps by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train Ir46
    10h 50m
    CHF 112–169

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 882 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain train Ic2
    12h 28m
    CHF 71–104

  3. Drive  603.6 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Swiss Alpscar car 603.6 km
    6h 29m
    CHF 107–155

  4. Fly from Linz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LNZ - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    10h 4m
    CHF 304–541

  5. Train via Kufstein

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Kufsteintrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Kufstein to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    11h 59m
    CHF 93–199

  6. Train via Hohenems

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Hohenemstrain train 730 / ...
    2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Churtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chur to Andermatttrain train 903 / ...
    13h 23m

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane VIE - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain train
    9h 29m
    CHF 146–331

Linz to Swiss Alps by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Gotthard Passhöhe via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 10h 50m.

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