The average train between Switzerland and Austria takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Austria. 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 every 4 hours between Switzerland and Austria. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Austria at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Austria? 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 Switzerland to Austria. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Austria station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
Switzerland to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Switzerland to Austria train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Switzerland and Austria is 453.8 km. The road distance is 785 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.