There are 8 ways to get from Austria to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 8mCHF 97–240Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
11h 40mCHF 58–88Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 8mCHF 103–153Drive 702.4 km
- Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2mCHF 118–170Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 4mCHF 82–279Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
- Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 23mCHF 147–361Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
- Take the train from Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 14mCHF 220–472Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
- Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 18mCHF 168–268
Austria to Switzerland by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
The distance between Austria and Switzerland is 633 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Austria to Switzerland, including transfers.
Austria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 40m.
What companies run services between Austria and Switzerland?
Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–150 and the journey takes 9h.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–180
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–420
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Austria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Austria to Switzerland.
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