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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €90 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Vienna?

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

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Vienna?

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

How far is it from Zurich to Vienna?

The distance between Zurich and Vienna is 634 km. The road distance is 700 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 9h and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Zurich to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vienna bus from?

Zurich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Vienna train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Vienna?

The best way to get from Zurich to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs €90 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 9h, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Vienna train arrive?

Zurich to Vienna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Vienna is 700 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Zurich to Vienna.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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There are 10 ways to get from Zurich to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 1m
€94–228
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h
€40–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
10h 20m
€55–100
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 51m
€290–900
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 26m
€110–357
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 15m
€342–617
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Innsbruck Hbftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
6h 25m
€103–289
Fly Zurich Airport to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
6h 57m
€161–447
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
9h 49m
€135–273
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
7h 1m
€123–177

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Distance: 634 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Austrian Airlines and Swiss fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 9h. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily.

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