What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Glacier Express?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Glacier Express is to fly and train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 210 and takes 11h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Glacier Express?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Glacier Express?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Preda via Sargans and Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

How far is it from Vienna to Glacier Express?

The distance between Vienna and Glacier Express is 784 km. The road distance is 644.2 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Glacier Express without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Glacier Express without a car is to train which takes 10h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Glacier Express?

It takes approximately 10h 6m to get from Vienna to Glacier Express, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Glacier Express train from?

Vienna to Glacier Express train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Where does the Vienna to Glacier Express train arrive?

Vienna to Glacier Express train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Glacier Express?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Glacier Express is 644 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Vienna to Glacier Express.

Where can I stay near Glacier Express?

There are 1393+ hotels available in Glacier Express.

Vienna to Glacier Express - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Glacier Express by train, night train, car, plane, or bus

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain Ir38 / ...
10h 6m
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain
3. Take the bus from Chiavenna, Stazione to St. Moritz, Bahnhofbus
11h 32m
CHF 46–203
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Sargansnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain Ir38 / ...
14h 49m
Drive 644.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Glacier Expresscar 644.2 km
7h 15m
CHF 101–146
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Churtrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
8h 5m
Fly 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 Churtrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
8h 29m
Fly to Innsbruck Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Innsbruck Airport (INN)plane VIE - INN
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain
3. Take the train from Chur to Predatrain
9h 30m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Thusis, Bahnhofbus
11h 11m
CHF 56–203

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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1h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Vienna to Glacier Express.

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Distance: 784.5 km
Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Glacier Express, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Glacier Express via Sargans, Chur, and Preda in around 10h 6m.

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