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 17m.

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 17m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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 Oper/Karlsplatz and arriving at Zürich HB via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

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 9h 9m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 17m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 160 and takes 9h 9m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Austria to Zurich train arrive?

Austria to Zurich train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich 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 928+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 88–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
11h 17m
CHF 47–82
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h 9m
CHF 97–152
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
14h 16m
CHF 242–702
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 126–284
Fly Graz Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
4h 30m
CHF 117–357
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 43m
CHF 245–530
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 112–161
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 179–256

Austria to Zurich by bus and train

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9h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.9 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Austria and Zurich, 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 Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–150 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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