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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Austria to Zurich?

The distance between Austria and Zurich is 635 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Austria to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Zurich?

The best way to get from Austria to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Austria to Zurich train arrive?

Austria to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Zurich?

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

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1191+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

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

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 21m
CHF 89–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 27m
CHF 47–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
8h 57m
CHF 97–142
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 111–160
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 39m
CHF 119–344
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 30m
CHF 118–378
Fly Vienna International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
5h 41m
CHF 102–335
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 Zürich HBtrain
5h 42m
CHF 285–555
Train via Wien Hbf
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
9h 3m

Austria to Zurich by subway and train

43Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.9 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–140 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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