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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Austria is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Austria. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Stephansplatz via Wien Meidling and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Austria?

The distance between Zurich and Austria is 635 km. The road distance is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Austria without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs €100 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Zurich to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Austria train from?

Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Austria?

The best way to get from Zurich to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 8h 4m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Zurich to Austria train arrive?

Zurich to Austria train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Austria is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Zurich to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4562+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich 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 6m
€98–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 882 / ...
10h 24m
€40–92
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
8h 4m
€108–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 42m
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h
€122–175
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 36m
€115–266
Train to Basel, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 9m
€78–265
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
2. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
5h 17m
€331–498
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
4h 35m
€130–451

Zurich to Austria by train and subway

28Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.8 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, 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 Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidling 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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