What is the cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €90 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Vienna?

The distance between Switzerland and Vienna is 634 km. The road distance is 700 km.

How do I travel from Switzerland to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €35 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Switzerland to Vienna?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Switzerland to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Vienna bus from?

Switzerland to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Vienna train from?

Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Vienna?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 23m.

Where does the Switzerland to Vienna bus arrive?

Switzerland to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Where does the Switzerland to Vienna train arrive?

Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Vienna is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Switzerland to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Vienna?

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3h 56m
€94–238
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
8h 55m
€36–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 23m
€61–102
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h 1m
€123–177
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
3h 58m
€77–259
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
4h 18m
€96–251
Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4h 7m
€346–512
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
5h 41m
€46–196
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 5m
€60–304
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 3m
€101–162
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 48m
€136–282

Switzerland to Vienna by train

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Distance: 634 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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