The average bus between Zurich and Vienna takes 26h 37m and the fastest bus takes 20h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Zurich to Vienna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Zurich and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 10:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Vienna at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Alkmaar, Station and take an average of 26h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Vienna station via Alkmaar, Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 37m.
Zurich to Vienna bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk station.
Zurich to Vienna bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
The distance between Zurich and Vienna is 945 km. The road distance is 1,286 km.
You can take a bus from Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Alkmaar, Station, Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 21h 9m.