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 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 40m.

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 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290.

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, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 9h.

How far is it from Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Austria and Switzerland is 703 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 9h and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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, International Busterminal (VIB) 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 11m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 40m.

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 1234+ 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 11m
CHF 78–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
11h 40m
CHF 58–93
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h
CHF 98–153
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 118–170
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 20m
CHF 93–251
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 25m
CHF 137–352
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 23m
CHF 297–474
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 730 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 48m
CHF 163–273

Austria to Switzerland by subway and train

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Austria and Switzerland?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–150 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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