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 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 37m.

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 20m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

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 8h 57m.

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 8h 57m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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, International Busterminal (VIB) 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 20m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 37m.

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 1255+ 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 20m
CHF 94–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
11h 37m
CHF 57–87
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 57m
CHF 97–152
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 118–170
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 25m
CHF 138–353
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
5h 19m
CHF 97–281
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 40m
CHF 106–336
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 41m
CHF 330–520
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 730 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 45m
CHF 162–282

Austria to Zurich by subway and train

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and three other airlines 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 95–150 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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