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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Winterthur is to train via Zürich HB which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Winterthur is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Winterthur station. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Airport bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Winterthur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Winterthur. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Vienna to Winterthur?

The distance between Vienna and Winterthur is 642 km. The road distance is 676.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Winterthur without a car is to train via Zürich HB which takes 8h 33m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Vienna to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Winterthur bus from?

Vienna to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Winterthur train from?

Vienna to Winterthur train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Vienna to Winterthur is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train via Zürich HB, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 8h 33m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Vienna to Winterthur bus arrive?

Vienna to Winterthur bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Airport bus station.

Where does the Vienna to Winterthur train arrive?

Vienna to Winterthur train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Winterthur is 676 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Vienna to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Winterthur by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
4h 8m
CHF 87–223
Train via Zürich HB
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
8h 33m
CHF 45–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Airport bus stationbus FlixBus N191
10h 58m
CHF 51–100
Drive 676.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Winterthurcar 676.1 km
6h 43m
CHF 111–161
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 Winterthurtrain
5h 6m
CHF 323–548
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
6h
CHF 104–365
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GRZ - ZRH
6h 43m
CHF 147–444
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Winterthurtrain Rjx
8h 34m
CHF 95–150

Vienna to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 641.5 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Winterthur, Switzerland?

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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