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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 130 and takes 14h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 7h 57m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 180.

How far is it from Vienna to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Vienna and Swiss Alps is 913 km. The road distance is 772.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 12h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Can I drive from Vienna to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Swiss Alps is 773 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Vienna to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 427+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Vienna to Swiss Alps - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
12h 8m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
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 train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 18m
CHF 48–220
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 882 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altdorf URtrain Ic2 / ...
14h 54m
CHF 54–122
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Airolotrain Ir46
16h 57m
Drive 772.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Swiss Alpscar 772.7 km
7h 57m
CHF 124–178
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 Airolotrain
8h 9m
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
9h 41m
CHF 73–270
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
9h 37m
CHF 103–322
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 St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain
9h 53m
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellinzonatrain
3. Take the train from Bellinzona to Airolotrain
10h
CHF 70–321

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

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1h 54mAverage Duration

CHF 88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vienna to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 913 km
Duration: 12h 8m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Gotthard Passhöhe via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 12h 8m.

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