What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna is to train and bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 15h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €130 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Vienna?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Vienna is 767 km. The road distance is 771.9 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 13h 23m and costs €130 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna?

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Vienna train from?

Swiss Alps to Vienna train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Vienna train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Vienna train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Vienna is 772 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Swiss Alps to Vienna.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4724+ hotels available in Vienna.

Swiss Alps to Vienna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Vienna by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h 37m
€135–301
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
8h 40m
€59–300
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 23m
€138–224
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus 882 / ...
15h 18m
€78–134
Drive 771.9 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Viennacar 771.9 km
7h 56m
€136–196
Train, train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
8h 58m
€120–446
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
9h 27m
€82–253
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
9h 19m
€310–593
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
3. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
9h 59m
€196–489
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
9h 25m
€75–420
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 50m
€168–334

Swiss Alps to Vienna by bus and train

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13h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 766.6 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Wien Hbf via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Zürich HB, and Zuerich Hb in around 13h 23m.

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