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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to train via Wien Hbf which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 7m.

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 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

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 30m.

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 7m.

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 via Wien Hbf which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m 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 Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), 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 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train via Wien Hbf, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 7m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 11h 30m.

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 Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich 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 1232+ hotels available in Switzerland.

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There are 9 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 6m
CHF 73–250
Train via Wien Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
9h 7m
CHF 38–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 30m
CHF 58–99
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 115–166
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 15m
CHF 89–229
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 22m
CHF 128–329
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 17m
CHF 326–483
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 8m
CHF 103–154
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, foot, and train

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Distance: 703.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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