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Taking the train from Linz to Zürich in 6 hours 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Linz to Zürich? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 8 hours 41 minutes to travel the 274 miles (441 km) from Linz to Zürich by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 35 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel with ÖBB trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Linz to Zürich start from £44.62 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Zürich? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Linz to Zürich by train
It takes an average of 8h 41m to travel from Linz to Zürich by train, over a distance of around 274 miles (441 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Linz to Zürich and tickets for this journey start from £44.62 when you book in advance.
FAQs about the train journey from Linz to Zürich
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ÖBB trains from Linz to Zürich
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Linz to Zürich
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Linz to Zürich by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.