There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Zurich Airport
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 8mCHF 97–240Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 11mCHF 45–215Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 3mCHF 103–150Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 3909
10h 33mCHF 56–83Drive 702.4 km
- Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2mCHF 119–171Fly to Basel
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 4mCHF 82–279Fly to Geneva International Airport
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 25mCHF 96–271Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
- Take the train from Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 14mCHF 220–472Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
6h 29mCHF 64–296Train via Bregenz
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
- Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 11mCHF 169–262
Vienna to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
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 9h 3m.
The distance between Vienna and Switzerland is 633 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.
The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Vienna to Switzerland, including transfers.
Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 9h 3m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 33m.
What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Switzerland?
Austrian Airlines 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.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–180
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–340
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–210
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–210
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Vienna to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Vienna to Switzerland.
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