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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

How far is it from Austria to Zurich?

The distance between Austria and Zurich is 635 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Austria to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Austria to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Zurich?

The best way to get from Austria to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 10h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Austria to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Austria to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Austria to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Zurich.

Austria to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Zurich by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 17m
CHF 84–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 27m
CHF 52–92
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 5m
CHF 102–152
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 114–165
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 40m
CHF 122–363
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 22m
CHF 128–309
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 37m
CHF 102–341
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 Zürich HBtrain
5h 38m
CHF 255–566
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 15m
CHF 162–342

Austria to Zurich by subway and train

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Austria and Zurich, 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.

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