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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Vienna to Switzerland?

The distance between Vienna and Switzerland is 702 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Vienna to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Switzerland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Vienna to Switzerland is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 150 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Vienna to Switzerland train arrive?

Vienna to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Switzerland is 702 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Vienna to Switzerland.

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

Book your Vienna to Switzerland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1215+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Vienna to Switzerland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Switzerland by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
4h 3m
CHF 61–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Zurich Bus Stationbus 882 / ...
10h 13m
CHF 37–61
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
7h 55m
CHF 98–143
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
13h 2m
CHF 231–404
Fly to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 13m
CHF 85–201
Fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
4h 25m
CHF 70–209
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 St. Gallentrain
4h 16m
CHF 216–422
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 5m
CHF 43–180
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 Monza to Luganotrain
6h 17m
CHF 39–183
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 109–157
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
8h 40m
CHF 178–239

Vienna to Switzerland by train

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7h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 701.7 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Switzerland?

easyJet, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–140 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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