The average train between Zurich and Austria takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 4 times a day between Zurich and Austria. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Austria at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Austria. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Austria station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
The distance between Zurich and Austria is 419.6 km. The road distance is 781 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.