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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Rapperswil is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Rapperswil is to fly and train which takes 4h 41m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Sargans and Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Vienna to Rapperswil?

The distance between Vienna and Rapperswil is 673 km. The road distance is 677.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Rapperswil without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Vienna to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Rapperswil train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Rapperswil?

The best way to get from Vienna to Rapperswil is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 3m.

Where does the Vienna to Rapperswil train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Rapperswil?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Rapperswil is 677 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Vienna to Rapperswil.

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

There are 339+ hotels available in Rapperswil.

Vienna to Rapperswil - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Rapperswil 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, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
4h 41m
CHF 90–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
11h 3m
CHF 59–117
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Sargans to Pfäffikon SZtrain Ir35
8h 26m
CHF 106–185
Drive 677.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Rapperswilcar 677.4 km
7h 8m
CHF 108–156
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 Rapperswil SGtrain
5h 50m
CHF 279–493
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
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain
6h 15m
CHF 119–373
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Oerlikon to Rapperswil SGtrain
7h 24m
CHF 139–485
Train via Buchs
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Buchs SGtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Rapperswil SGtrain S4
9h 19m

Vienna to Rapperswil by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.6 km
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Rapperswil SG via Sargans and Pfäffikon SZ in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–80 and the journey takes 10h 20m.

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