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 €35 - €90 and takes 10h 15m.

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 €95 - €250.

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, International Busterminal (VIB). Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

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 four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 52m.

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 7h 52m and costs €100 - €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 €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €160 and takes 7h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Vienna bus arrive?

Zurich to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 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 6h 57m to drive from Zurich to Vienna.

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

Book your Zurich to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 4625+ hotels available in Vienna.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Vienna by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
4h 1m
€95–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N882 / ...
10h 15m
€35–90
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
7h 52m
€100–160
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
9h 32m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 18m
€240–440
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
5h 5m
€80–262
Train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly
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 12m
€325–495
Train to Innsbruck Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane INN - VIE
6h 23m
€176–428
Drive 700 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Viennacar 700 km
6h 57m
€121–175

Zurich to Vienna by train

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Distance: 633.6 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Vienna, 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 Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 7h 52m.

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