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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Vienna to Switzerland?

The distance between Vienna and Switzerland is 702 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Vienna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h and costs SFr 70 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Switzerland?

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

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

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

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h
CHF 72–247
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
7h 55m
CHF 37–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
10h 23m
CHF 56–93
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 116–167
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 9m
CHF 88–226
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 21m
CHF 91–239
Fly 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 St. Gallentrain
4h 10m
CHF 325–490
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
5h 50m
CHF 45–194
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 33m
CHF 51–271
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 3m
CHF 103–151
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 11m
CHF 163–339

Vienna to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 702 km
Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 4 times a day. 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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