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 50 - SFr 90 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 75 - SFr 270.

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.Poelten Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Buchs Sg and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

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 Buchs which takes 8h 28m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 170.

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.Poelten Hbf 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 75 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can train via Buchs, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 170 and takes 8h 28m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 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 Buchs Sg 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, 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 79–265
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 44m
CHF 42–201
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 28m
CHF 98–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 1921
10h 46m
CHF 55–86
Drive 642.6 km
1. Drive from Sankt Pölten to Zurichcar 642.6 km
6h 21m
CHF 108–156
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 46m
CHF 89–227
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 58m
CHF 93–267
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 217–468
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 9m
CHF 53–287
Train
1. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 32m
CHF 95–139
Train via Bregenz
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 157–245

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?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St.Poelten Hbf to Zürich Stadelhofen via Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 8h 28m.

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