The average train between Austria and Zurich takes 8h 3m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Austria to Zurich. 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 Zurich. 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 Zurich at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Austria to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Austria station and arriving at Zurich station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
Austria to Zurich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Austria to Zurich train services, operated by Wiener Linien, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
The distance between Austria and Zurich is 419.6 km. The road distance is 781 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.