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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Austria is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Austria. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Vienna Erdberg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Austria. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Stephansplatz via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Austria?

The distance between Zurich and Austria is 635 km. The road distance is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Austria without a car is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Zurich to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Austria bus from?

Zurich to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Austria train from?

Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Austria?

The best way to get from Zurich to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Zurich to Austria bus arrive?

Zurich to Austria bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Where does the Zurich to Austria train arrive?

Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Austria is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Zurich to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4769+ hotels available in Austria.

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

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

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Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 2m
€96–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
10h 29m
€60–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h 8m
€112–163
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h 1m
€122–175
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
4h 12m
€138–329
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
4h 55m
€128–477
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 27m
€111–356
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
5h 16m
€273–596
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h 55m
€136–271

Zurich to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 635.3 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 9h.

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