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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Vienna to Zurich?

The distance between Vienna and Zurich is 634 km. The road distance is 702.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs SFr 100 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Vienna to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Vienna to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Zurich?

The best way to get from Vienna to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 150 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Vienna to Zurich bus arrive?

Vienna to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Zurich?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Zurich?

Book your Vienna to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Vienna to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Vienna to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 9m
CHF 83–225
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
11h 8m
CHF 40–120
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
9h
CHF 100–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
10h 20m
CHF 50–90
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
5h 28m
CHF 101–338
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 Zürich HBtrain
5h 29m
CHF 254–553
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 48m
CHF 149–419
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bregenztrain 79212 / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
10h 8m
CHF 163–338
Drive 702.4 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Zurichcar 702.4 km
7h 2m
CHF 114–165

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Distance: 634 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) hourly. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 100–150 and the journey takes 9h.

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