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Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
11 h 35 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 $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 buses that leave Zurich for Vienna on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 592 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 12 h 25 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 Zurich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 8m. 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 bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$74 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $275 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 29m Average total duration 10h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m 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 Zurich to Vienna:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Vienna costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $201 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Vienna costing on average $275 (€223).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 51m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
Tickets start at around $74 (€60) compared to roughly $224 (€182) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $149 (€121). The journey takes 10h 59m versus 7h 33m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 12h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Vienna buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h15 | 8:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 12h25 | 11:30 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 10h30 | 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h50 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Zurich to Vienna run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 367 miles (592 km) distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 367 miles (592 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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