Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Vienna will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 3 buses that leave Zurich for Vienna on Sun, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 592 km distance in an average of 11 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 11 h 55 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €81 Average price | €253 Average price |
17h 45m Average duration 17h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average duration Fastest 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average duration 10h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 19h00 | 1:50 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 PM Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 18h05 | 12:55 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
Sunday, June 22 | |||||
![]() | 9:35 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h55 | 9:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h50 | 1:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h30 | 12:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Distance 367 miles (592 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 00:02 |
Last bus 23:55 |
You can travel by bus from Zurich to Vienna with Ourbus and FlixBus for as low as $39 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Bus information from Zurich to Vienna with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
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