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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to train via Wien Hbf which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zürich HB via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Vienna to Zurich?

The distance between Vienna and Zurich is 635 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Zurich without a car is to train via Wien Hbf which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Vienna to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zurich bus from?

Vienna to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zurich train from?

Vienna to Zurich train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Zurich?

The best way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 15m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Wien Hbf, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Vienna to Zurich bus arrive?

Vienna to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Zurich train arrive?

Vienna to Zurich train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Zurich is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Vienna to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Zurich.

Vienna to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Zurich by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 15m
CHF 89–229
Train via Wien Hbf
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
9h 3m
CHF 37–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 27m
CHF 57–97
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 116–167
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 35m
CHF 103–346
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 Zürich HBtrain
5h 36m
CHF 350–586
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
6h 41m
CHF 148–424
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 5m
CHF 102–152
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
11h 15m
CHF 162–352

Vienna to Zurich by subway, foot, and train

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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