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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum, known for major Swiss and European collections from medieval works to modern and contemporary art.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 52 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vienna to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Zurich will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
Of the 3 buses that leave Vienna for Zurich on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 592 km distance in an average of 11 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 13 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zurich:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $82 (€67).
A train is $180 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $256 (€210).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
Tickets start at around $82 (€67) compared to roughly $222 (€182) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $140 (€115). The journey takes 11h 0m versus 7h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $95 |
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Zurich buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h45 | 12:40 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h10 | 9:45 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 18h45 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 16h35 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 19h20 | 6:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 19h00 | 6:45 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 21h25 | 9:20 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 13h10 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 10h30 | 3:30 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 11h55 | 9:00 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Vienna to Zurich run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€40) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:23, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 367 miles (592 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 367 miles (592 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€40) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:23 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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