What is the travel distance from Linz to Zürich?

It's about 442 km (274 miles) from Linz to Zürich.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Linz to Zürich?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hbf, in Linz, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich.

Bus Linz to Zürich from $52 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Linz to Zürich on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Linz Industriezeile	8h	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	2:00pm	Linz Industriezeile	7h 35m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	1:20am	Linz Industriezeile	8h 5m	9:25am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Linz Industriezeile	8h 20m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 11:53 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Linz to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 20mAverage Duration

440 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $134	Average Duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$82 - $462	Average Duration13h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Linz and Zürich?

Stops in Linz

A
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
B
Industriezeile
Industriezeile, 4020 Linz, Austria
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C
Linz
Hauptplatz 10, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
D
Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg
Anschlussstelle St. Marx, 1030 Wien, Austria
E
Prinz-Eugen-Straße
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 13, 4020 Linz, Austria

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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FlixBus

3.5/511,451 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Zürich by bus

What is the travel distance from Linz to Zürich?
It's about 442 km (274 miles) from Linz to Zürich.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Linz to Zürich?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Hbf, in Linz, and end it at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße, in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-24

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11-27

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11-28

$60

11-29

$53

11-30

$57

12-01

$54

The cheapest trip from Linz to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $53

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Linz to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $53 to $67 for a bus ticket from Linz to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-29.