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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to bus which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Vienna. 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 Vienna?

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

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

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

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Zurich to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vienna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Vienna?

The best way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 9h 8m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Zurich to Vienna bus arrive?

Zurich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where does the Zurich to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zurich to Vienna?

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

Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4587+ hotels available in Vienna.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Vienna 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 3m
€98–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
10h 4m
€62–91
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
€126–182
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 13m
€89–331
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 22m
€255–543
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
6h 31m
€171–459
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h 39m
€130–197

Zurich to Vienna by train and subway

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Distance: 634.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 9h.

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