The average train between Austria and Switzerland takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Austria and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Austria is at 3:19 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 11:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Austria to Switzerland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Switzerland station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Austria and Switzerland is 453.8 km. The road distance is 783 km.
Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–140 and the journey takes 7h 52m.