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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zurich’s leading art museum with major Swiss and international collections, from Old Masters to modern and contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$169
Average price
$231
Fastest journey
8 h 18 m
Average duration
8 h 28 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
605 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna International Airport 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 International Airport to Zurich will cost around $231 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $169.
It's difficult to get from Vienna International Airport to Zurich without transferring at least once.
IC 546+
RJX 162
RJX 562 · RJX 162
RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ECE 192
RJ 754+
RJX 262+
EC 192
IC 548+
RJX 60+
EC 190
RJX 562 · RJX 162
RJ 754+
RJX 262+
EC 192
RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ECE 192
RJ 752+
RJX 60+
EC 190
IC 546+
RJX 162Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna International Airport to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 375 miles (605 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $158 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna International Airport to Zurich:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna International Airport to Zurich costing on average $129 (€104).
A bus is $87 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna International Airport to Zurich costing on average $158 (€127).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 4m.
Bus takes on average 10h 55m.
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Direct services run with ÖBB | Railjet.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna International Airport to Zurich trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ EC 192 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h26 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJ 754 · RJX 262 · ECE 192 | On time 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h26 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ IC 546 | 8:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h46 | 5:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 562 · RJX 162 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h18 | 5:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 60+ EC 190+ IC 548 | 9:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h54 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ EC 190 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h26 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna International Airport to Zurich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 9h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $52 (€42) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:02, the last at 14:02. The fastest train covers the 375 miles (605 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 375 miles (605 km) |
Average train duration 9h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $52 (€42) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 8h 20m |
First train 6:02 AM |
Last train 2:02 PM |
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