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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Vienna?

The distance between Switzerland and Vienna is 634 km. The road distance is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Switzerland to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Vienna train from?

Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Switzerland to Vienna?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 11h 18m.

Where does the Switzerland to Vienna train arrive?

Switzerland to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Switzerland to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Vienna is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Switzerland to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Switzerland to Vienna?

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

There are 4712+ hotels available in Vienna.

Switzerland to Vienna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Vienna 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 from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 2m
€95–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 882 / ...
11h 18m
€38–63
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
8h 55m
€103–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 35m
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h
€119–172
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
4h 3m
€66–219
Fly from Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
4h 21m
€76–218
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4h 13m
€237–464
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
5h 31m
€49–202
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lugano to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
5h 53m
€42–207

Switzerland to Vienna by train

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8h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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