What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Switzerland?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Oper/Karlsplatz and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Wien Hbf and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 20m.

How far is it from Austria to Switzerland?

The distance between Austria and Switzerland is 703 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Switzerland without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Switzerland?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Austria to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Switzerland train from?

Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Austria to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 12m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Austria to Switzerland train arrive?

Austria to Switzerland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Austria to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Austria to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1224+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Austria to Switzerland - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 63–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
11h 20m
CHF 45–87
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 12m
CHF 100–157
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
14h 20m
CHF 230–427
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 22m
CHF 91–215
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 34m
CHF 72–221
Fly 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 Rorschach to St. Gallentrain
4h 26m
CHF 218–424
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 109–157
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
8h 40m
CHF 178–239

Austria to Switzerland by bus and train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.9 km
Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Austria and Switzerland?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 90–140 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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