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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Austria is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Austria. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Stephansplatz via Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Winterthur to Austria?

The distance between Winterthur and Austria is 643 km. The road distance is 673.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Austria without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €110 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Winterthur to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Austria train from?

Winterthur to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Winterthur station.

Train, bus or fly from Winterthur to Austria?

The best way to get from Winterthur to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €170 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 11h 56m.

Where does the Winterthur to Austria train arrive?

Winterthur to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Winterthur to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Austria is 673 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Winterthur to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4625+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Winterthur to Austria 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 Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 5m
€95–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Airport bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N191
11h 56m
€57–95
Train
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h
€110–161
Drive 673.4 km
1. Drive from Winterthur to Viennacar 673.4 km
6h 39m
€116–168
Fly Zurich Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 34m
€112–300
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
4h 51m
€316–480
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
4h 34m
€137–440
Train via Lustenau
1. Take the train from Winterthur to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ir13
2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
9h 49m
€101–165

Winterthur to Austria by train and subway

2Weekly Services

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Distance: 642.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Winterthur to Wien Hbf twice a week. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 8h 47m.

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