How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Zürich?

The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Zürich start at R 610. The average price for this route is around R 957. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Linz to Zürich?

The average bus journey time from Linz to Zürich is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 444 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Linz to Zürich route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Union Ivkoni .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Zürich?

The earliest bus departs from Linz to Zürich at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Zürich?

A bus trip from Linz to Zürich produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Linz to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Zürich?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Linz to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Linz to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Linz to Zürich from R 737 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Linz to Zürich on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 50m	11:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Linz Industriezeile	7h 35m	21:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 20m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Zürich on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 20m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Linz Industriezeile	7h 35m	21:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 50m	11:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Zürich on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:20	Linz Industriezeile	8h 5m	09:25	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	14:00	Linz Industriezeile	7h 35m	21:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 20m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Linz to Zürich on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Linz Industriezeile	7h 35m	21:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 50m	11:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h 20m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	07:30	Linz Industriezeile	8h	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 5:22 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 R 610, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day

8h 20mAverage duration

444 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 610 - R 1 599	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 072 - R 3 574	Average duration13h 31m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Linz and Zürich?

Stops in Linz

A
Industriezeile
Industriezeile, 4020 Linz, Austria
Visit page
B
Hbf
Wissensturm, Kärntnerstraße, 4020 Linz-City, Austria
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
Zürich Airport
Visit page
B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Visit page
C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 623 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 955 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Linz to Zürich by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Linz to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Linz to Zürich start at R 610. The average price for this route is around R 957. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Linz to Zürich?
The average bus journey time from Linz to Zürich is 8h 20m, covering a distance of 444 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Linz to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Union Ivkoni.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Linz to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Linz to Zürich at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 21:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Linz to Zürich?
A bus trip from Linz to Zürich produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Linz to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Linz to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Linz to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Linz to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 637

14/12

R 1 190

Today

R 994

16/12

R 737

17/12

R 807

18/12

R 828

19/12

R 994

20/12

R 1 222

The cheapest trip from Linz to Zürich was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 637

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 R 637 to R 1 512 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 R 737, which is on 2025-12-16.