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

The cheapest way to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Lower Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Lower Austria to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from St. Pölten Dr.-Th.-Körner-Schulen and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Sankt Pölten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lower Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Lower Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Salzburg Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Lower Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Lower Austria and Switzerland is 715 km. The road distance is 642.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 8h 21m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lower Austria to Switzerland bus from?

Lower Austria to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sankt Pölten station.

Where do I catch the Lower Austria to Switzerland train from?

Lower Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Lower Austria to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train via Salzburg, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 220 and takes 8h 21m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Lower Austria to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lower Austria to Switzerland train arrive?

Lower Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lower Austria to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Lower Austria to Switzerland is 643 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Lower Austria to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Lower Austria to Switzerland?

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There are 11 ways to get from Lower Austria to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 37m
CHF 74–235
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from St.Poelten Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
9h 32m
CHF 41–112
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
8h 21m
CHF 50–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
10h 46m
CHF 60–102
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 46m
CHF 90–214
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 58m
CHF 93–227
Fly 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 47m
CHF 327–478
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 27m
CHF 47–192
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 10m
CHF 53–269
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Bregenz Riedenburgtrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain Ir13 / ...
9h 45m
CHF 150–316
Drive 642.6 km
1. Drive from Sankt Pölten to Zurichcar 642.6 km
6h 21m
CHF 106–153

Lower Austria to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 715 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Lower Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Pölten Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Stadelhofen via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Zürich HB in around 8h 21m.

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