What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 7h 57m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 180.

How far is it from Austria to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Austria and Swiss Alps is 914 km. The road distance is 772.7 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Austria to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Austria to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Austria to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Swiss Alps is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Austria to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 432+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Austria to Swiss Alps - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Swiss Alps by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
13h 25m
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 28m
CHF 48–222
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2 / ...
16h 1m
CHF 51–121
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
18h 14m
Drive 772.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Swiss Alpscar 772.7 km
7h 57m
CHF 120–174
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
8h 19m
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain
8h 44m
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 51m
CHF 74–272
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
10h 2m

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

75Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austria to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 914.3 km
Duration: 13h 25m

What companies run services between Austria and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Oper/Karlsplatz to Gotthard Passhöhe via Meidling, Eichenstr., Wien Meidling, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 13h 25m.

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