The average train between Vienna and Zurich takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times 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 twice daily between Vienna and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 10:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:19 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Vienna to Zurich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
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 Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Vienna and Zurich is 591.5 km. The road distance is 814 km.
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–150 and the journey takes 9h.
