The average train between Vienna and Zurich takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. There is at least one train per day from Vienna to Zurich. 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 once daily between Vienna and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:19 AM which arrives into Zurich at 3:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zurich station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Vienna to Zurich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Zurich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Zürich HB station.
The distance between Vienna and Zurich is 591.5 km. The road distance is 781 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
