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

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Austria is to train and bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 15h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Austria is to train and fly which takes 7h 22m and costs €140 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Austria. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Austria?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Austria is 768 km. The road distance is 771.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Austria without a car is to train which takes 12h 23m and costs €140 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Swiss Alps to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Austria train from?

Swiss Alps to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Austria train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Austria is 772 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Swiss Alps to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4620+ hotels available in Austria.

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

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

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Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h 22m
€142–341
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
8h 24m
€61–287
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 23m
€146–227
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 3909
15h 7m
€92–142
Drive 771.9 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Viennacar 771.9 km
7h 56m
€163–235
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
7h 27m
€200–489
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
9h 12m
€80–290
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. Gallentrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
9h 2m
€429–625
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 44m
€176–272

Swiss Alps to Austria by bus, train, and subway

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12h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 767.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Stephansplatz via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 12h 23m.

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