The train between Switzerland and Vienna takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland to Vienna. 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 4 times a day between Switzerland and Vienna. 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 Vienna at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Vienna station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wien Hbf station.
Book your Switzerland to Vienna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Railjet.
The distance between Switzerland and Vienna is 630.9 km. The road distance is 780 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.