The train between Zurich and Vienna takes 8h 3m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Zurich and Vienna. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Vienna at 8:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Vienna station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Zurich to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Zurich and Vienna is 591.5 km. The road distance is 781 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 7h 52m.
