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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to train via Wien Hbf which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 9m.

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 4h 1m and costs €95 - €250.

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 32m.

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 Stephansplatz via Zürich HB and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Vienna?

The distance between Switzerland and Vienna is 635 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 via Wien Hbf which takes 9h 9m and costs €35 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 4h 1m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Wien Hbf, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 9h 9m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 11h 32m.

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.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4796+ hotels available in Vienna.

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

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

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 1m
€96–242
Train via Wien Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
9h 9m
€39–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 32m
€64–115
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h 1m
€122–177
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
4h 3m
€80–262
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
4h 23m
€99–264
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4h 12m
€349–515
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 45m
€49–209
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 10m
€63–318
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 11m
€104–165
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
10h 56m
€134–285

Switzerland to Vienna by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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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