What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland is to train via Wien Meidling which costs SFr 35 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Switzerland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna International Airport and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Wien and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

The distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Switzerland is 682 km. The road distance is 719 km.

How do I travel from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

How long does it take to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland bus from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna International Airport station.

Where do I catch the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland train from?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Flughafen Wien station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 54m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland bus arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland train arrive?

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland is 719 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

Book your Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

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Can I share a ride from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Vienna Airport (VIE) and Switzerland. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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There are 10 ways to get from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
1h 44m
CHF 71–211
Train via Wien Meidling
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
9h 19m
CHF 38–81
Train
1. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 54m
CHF 101–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N191
11h 15m
CHF 55–95
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Vienna-VIE to Zurichrideshare 719 km
7h 13m
Drive 719 km
1. Drive from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Zurichcar 719 km
7h 13m
CHF 117–168
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
1h 53m
CHF 84–200
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2h 5m
CHF 88–219
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
1h 54m
CHF 290–446
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
3h 40m
CHF 42–186

Vienna Airport (VIE) to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 682.3 km
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Vienna Airport (VIE), Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Flughafen Wien to Zuerich Hb twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 100–150 and the journey takes 8h 51m.

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