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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 17m.

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 20m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260.

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 17m.

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 Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 which takes 10h 5m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 Railjet, 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 20m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 10h 5m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 17m.

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 Railjet, arrive at Zuerich 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 1270+ hotels available in Zurich.

Vienna to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 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 20m
CHF 93–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
11h 17m
CHF 57–87
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
10h 5m
CHF 102–152
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 117–169
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 40m
CHF 103–327
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 41m
CHF 285–511
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 44m
CHF 159–420
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 167–267

Vienna to Zurich by subway and train

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–150 and the journey takes 9h.

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