A linea bridge moves your tokens to Linea from another network, or back. Here you choose the token you have, the token you want on Linea and sign once: a cross-chain route handles the bridge and any swap. On October 23, 2026, 0.2 ETH (about $479) from Ethereum arrived as about $480 of ETH in seconds.
What Is Linea?
Linea is an Ethereum Layer 2 zkEVM rollup developed by Consensys; gas is paid in ETH.
| Linea | |
|---|---|
| Gas token | ETH |
| Address format | 0x… (EVM) |
| Explorer | lineascan.build |
Live Routes to and from Linea
| Route | Value in | You receive (value) | Route fees | Source gas | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 ETH on Ethereum → ETH on Linea | $479.17 | $479.68 | $1.27 | $0.13 | seconds |
| 500 USDC on Arbitrum → USDC on Linea | $500.55 | $498.68 | $1.25 | $0.01 | about 18 min |
| $300 of ETH on Linea → ETH on Ethereum | $301.28 | $299.31 | $0.86 | $0.16 | seconds |
Quotes are live LI.FI routes requested on October 23, 2026 (recommended route), before the 0.7% Step Exchange service fee. Routes, prices and times change with liquidity; the widget shows the current quote before you sign.
How to Bridge to Linea
- Connect your wallet on the network where your tokens are.
- From: the token you have, for example ETH on Ethereum or USDC on Arbitrum.
- To: the token you want on Linea; add a little ETH for gas.
- Enter your Linea address (0x…).
- Review the quote and confirm.
How to Bridge Back from Linea
Reverse the route: choose the token on Linea as the source and the token and network you want as the destination. Keep enough ETH on Linea to pay for the transaction.
Linea Tips
MetaMask lists Linea by default, so most users can receive there with their usual address.
Mistakes to Avoid
- No ETH for gas on arrival.
- Wrong address format: Linea uses 0x (EVM) addresses.
- Fake bridge sites: use the widget or bookmarked apps, never links from direct messages; see crypto bridge safety.
How bridges work: cross-chain bridge. All networks: bridge hub.