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Kunsthaus Zürich
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum, known for major European works and strong Swiss art collections. A top stop for classic and modern art lovers.
Cheapest price
$99
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
8 h 2 m
Average duration
8 h 4 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
589 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.
It's difficult to get from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB without transferring at least once.
CJX 5 · RJX 368+
IC 848
908+
RJX 168
910+
RJX 168
906+
RJX 168
918+
RJX 168
CJX 5 · RJX 368
CJX 5 · RJX 160
CJX 5 · RJX 766+
EC 164
CJX 5 · RJX 166
CJX 5 · RJX 260+
EC 194Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB 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 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 365 miles (589 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$134 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $224 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB:
A bus is $70 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB costing on average $134 (€108).
A bus is $91 (€73) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 10m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Tickets start at around $134 (€108) compared to roughly $224 (€181) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $90 (€72). The journey takes 8h 10m versus 7h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Westbahnhof to Zurich HB trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CJX 5+ IC 848+ RJX 368 | 4:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h32 | 1:20 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5+ IC 848 · IC 407+ EC 194 | 4:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h40 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
CJX 5+ IC 848+ RJX 368 | 4:48 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h32 | 1:20 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 368+ IC 407+ EC 194 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 368 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h02 | 1:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 368+ IC 540+ RJX 260 | 5:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 260+ EC 194 | 6:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h10 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
902+ RJX 64+ EC 96 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 15h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
902+ RJX 166 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 14h42 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
902+ RE5+ EC 96 | 6:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 15h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
970+ RJX 64+ EC 96 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 15h20 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
970+ RJX 166 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 14h12 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
970+ RE5+ EC 96 | 7:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 15h20 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 560+ IC 544+ RJX 262 | 7:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 160 | 7:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h02 | 3:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
IC 1118 · IC 544+ RJX 262+ EC 192 | 7:45 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h43 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 262+ EC 192 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h10 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 662 · IR 2219+ IC 780 | 8:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h35 | 4:53 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
906+ RJX 166 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h42 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
906+ RJX 168 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 14h44 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
906+ RE5+ EC 96 | 8:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
972+ RJX 168 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 14h14 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
972+ RJX 166 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h12 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
972+ RE5+ EC 96 | 9:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h20 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
908+ RJX 168 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h44 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
908+ RJX 64+ EC 96 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
908+ RJX 166 | 9:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h42 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
964+ RJX 166 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h12 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
964+ RJX 168 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 13h14 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
964+ RE5+ EC 96 | 10:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h20 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
910+ RE5+ EC 96 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
910+ RJX 166 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h42 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
910+ RJX 168 | 10:38 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h44 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
974+ RJX 168 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 12h14 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
974+ RJX 166 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h12 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
974+ RE5+ EC 96 | 11:08 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 11h20 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 766+ EC 164 | 11:18 AM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h02 | 7:20 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 62+ EC 98 | 12:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h10 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
914+ RJX 166 | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h42 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
914+ RE5+ EC 96 | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h50 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
914+ RJX 168 | 12:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 10h44 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 566 · RJX 64+ EC 96 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 166 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h02 | 9:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 566+ IC 646+ RJX 64 | 1:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
IC 1114 · IC 646+ RJX 64+ EC 96 | 1:45 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h43 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
CJX 5 · RJX 64+ EC 96 | 2:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h10 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
918+ RJX 168 | 2:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h44 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
918+ RJX 66+ EC 94 | 2:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h50 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
976+ RJX 66+ EC 94 | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h20 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
976+ RJX 168 | 3:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h14 | 11:22 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
CJX 5 · RJX 168 · RJX 66+ EC 94 | 3:18 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 9h10 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
920+ RJX 66+ EC 94 | 3:38 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h50 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
966+ RJX 66+ EC 94 | 4:08 PM Vienna Westbahnhof | 8h20 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:48, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 365 miles (589 km) distance in 8h 2m.
Distance 365 miles (589 km) |
Average train duration 8h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€40) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 8h 2m |
First train 2:48 AM |
Last train 9:18 PM |
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Discover the best of Zürich HB — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zürich HB trip today.
Zürich’s leading fine arts museum, known for major European works and strong Swiss art collections. A top stop for classic and modern art lovers.
The main museum of Swiss cultural history, housed in a castle-like building beside the main station. Excellent for learning about Switzerland’s past and identity.
A modern museum dedicated to world football, with interactive displays, memorabilia, and family-friendly exhibits. Popular with both sports fans and casual visitors.
Zürich’s most famous shopping boulevard, running from the main station toward the lake. It is ideal for a central walk and people-watching.
The historic Old Town, packed with lanes, squares, river views, and medieval character. It is the city’s essential walking area.
A scenic lakeside walking area with views, swans, and elegant city surroundings. It is one of the most relaxing and photogenic places in Zürich.
Classic Zürich dish of sliced veal in a creamy white wine and mushroom sauce, traditionally served with rösti. It is one of the city’s best-known specialties.
Swiss pan-fried grated potato cake, crisp outside and soft inside. In Zürich it is often served as a side with meat dishes or topped with cheese or egg.
A pot of melted Swiss cheese, typically eaten with bread for dipping. It is a beloved alpine dish widely enjoyed in Zürich, especially in colder months.
Iconic Zürich institution combining classic Swiss and continental cuisine with an elegant, art-filled dining room. Best known for refined traditional dishes.
Historic vegetarian restaurant near Zürich HB, famous for its large buffet and pioneering meat-free Swiss and international cuisine in a lively setting.
Well-known traditional Swiss restaurant in a historic former armory, popular for sausages, schnitzel, and classic hearty dishes in a bustling atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards. Hotels, transport, and restaurant meals are notably costly, though supermarkets and takeaway spots can help reduce daily spending.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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Zürich HB -> Zürich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna Westbahnhof to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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