What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Switzerland?

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.

How far is it from Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Austria and Switzerland is 701 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Austria to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Switzerland bus from?

Austria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Switzerland train from?

Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 170 and takes 10h 8m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Austria to Switzerland bus arrive?

Austria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Austria to Switzerland train arrive?

Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Austria to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1252+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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There are 8 ways to get from Austria to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 4m
CHF 77–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
11h 20m
CHF 48–84
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 8m
CHF 103–164
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 117–169
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 93–227
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 23m
CHF 128–328
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 14m
CHF 240–472
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 18m
CHF 163–344

Austria to Switzerland by subway and train

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Distance: 701.3 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–160 and the journey takes 9h.

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