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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Winterthur is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Oper/Karlsplatz and arriving at Winterthur via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Austria to Winterthur?

The distance between Austria and Winterthur is 643 km. The road distance is 676.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Winterthur without a car is to train via Meidling, Eichenstr. which takes 9h 51m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Austria to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Winterthur train from?

Austria to Winterthur train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Austria to Winterthur is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can train via Meidling, Eichenstr., which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 51m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Austria to Winterthur train arrive?

Austria to Winterthur train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Winterthur station.

Can I drive from Austria to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Winterthur is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Austria to Winterthur.

Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 918+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Austria to Winterthur - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 17m
CHF 88–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N191
12h 5m
CHF 45–100
Train via Meidling, Eichenstr.
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Winterthurtrain Rjx
9h 51m
CHF 97–152
Drive 676.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Winterthurcar 676.1 km
6h 42m
CHF 108–156
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 34m
CHF 126–292
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 25m
CHF 117–374
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 Rorschach to Winterthurtrain
5h 16m
CHF 224–500
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Winterthurtrain Rjx
9h 51m
CHF 92–142
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 Winterthurcar
8h 21m
CHF 174–246

Austria to Winterthur by bus and train

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9h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.7 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Austria and Winterthur, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Meidling to Winterthur twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 95–150 and the journey takes 8h 27m.

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