The average train between Zurich and Vienna takes 7h 56m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 Zurich and Vienna. 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 Vienna at 12:35 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Vienna station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 56m.
Zurich to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Vienna is 591.6 km. The road distance is 778 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.