The average train between Switzerland and Austria takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Austria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Switzerland and Austria. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Austria at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Austria. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Austria station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Switzerland to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Switzerland to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Switzerland and Austria is 453.8 km. The road distance is 816 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 9h.
