What is the distance between Zürich and Linz?

About 274 miles (442 km) separate Zürich and Linz.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Linz?

If you're headed to Linz from Zürich, chances are that your bus will leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Hbf. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Linz?

Once in Linz, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ars Electronica Centre, Botanic Garden, Schlossmuseum Linz & Old Town, Linzer Torte and Lentos Art Museum.

Bus Zürich to Linz from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Linz on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	7h 59m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	CheapestFastest
	Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 19m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Linz on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	7h 59m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 45m	4:15pm	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 19m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Linz on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	7h 59m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 45m	4:15pm	Linz Industriezeile	Fastest
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 19m	11:49pm	Linz Industriezeile	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:48 AM CET.

Get from Zürich to Linz

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

7h 59mAverage Duration

276 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,288 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Linz?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Linz

A - Hbf

B - Industriezeile

C - Linz

D - Linz Busbahnhof - Wien Erdberg

E - Prinz-Eugen-Straße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Linz by bus

What is the distance between Zürich and Linz?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Linz?
What are the best sights and things to do in Linz?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$43

11/11

$42

Today

$44

11/13

$43

11/14

$43

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The cheapest trip from Zürich to Linz was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $53 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Linz based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-14.