The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf
Cheapest price on Sep 02
€40
Average ticket price on Sep 02
€105
Fastest journey on Sep 02
8 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 02
8 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 02
35
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Wed, Sep 02, we found 35 trains from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf, including 5 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 02 the direct trains cover the 592 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 57 m .
On Wed, Sep 02 the slowest trains will take 9 h 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.
EC 13473+
RJX19985+
IC 6476:32 AM9h31Zurich HB4:03 PMVienna Hbf€401One-way2 transfers
EC 13473+
RJX199856:32 AM9h00Zurich HB3:32 PMVienna Hbf€401One-way1 transfer
EN 40465+
RJX199299:32 PM12h00Zurich HB9:32 AMVienna Hbf€451One-way1 transfer
EN 404678:32 PM10h00Zurich HB6:32 AMVienna Hbf€451One-way0 transfers
NJ 13485+
RJX199299:32 PM12h00Zurich HB9:32 AMVienna Hbf€501One-way1 transfer
EC 95+
RJX199115:35 AM8h57Zurich HB2:32 PMVienna Hbf€1401One-way1 transfer
EC 99+
RJX199159:32 AM9h00Zurich HB6:32 PMVienna Hbf€1151One-way1 transfer
RJX134778:32 AM9h00Zurich HB5:32 PMVienna Hbf€1401One-way0 transfers
RJX1347910:32 AM9h00Zurich HB7:32 PMVienna Hbf€1401One-way0 transfers
RJX134832:32 PM9h00Zurich HB11:32 PMVienna Hbf€951One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €61, while a flight costs an average of €148.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €61 Average price Cheapest | €148 Average price | €182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 4m Average total duration 10h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 13m 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 Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf costing on average €80.
A bus is €87 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf costing on average €148.
Other travel options to Vienna Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 59m.
Bus takes on average 10h 34m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €102. The journey takes 8h 59m versus 7h 13m 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.
Direct services run with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf trains for today, Tuesday, September 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40467 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 10h00 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 13487 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 11h26 | 7:58 AM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
NJ 13487+ EC 463 | 8:32 PM Zurich HB | 10h00 | 6:32 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
NJ 13485 · NJ 40294 | 9:32 PM Zurich HB | 10h51 | 8:23 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
S62 · RB31 · RE3+ ICE 1063 | 11:07 PM Zurich HB | 14h25 | 1:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 5 transfers | |
EC 95+ RJX19911 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 8h57 | 2:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 95+ RJX19911+ IC 645 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 9h28 | 3:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 13473+ RJX19985+ IC 647 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 13473+ RJX19985 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 13473+ RJX19985+ IC 647 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 4:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 13473+ RJX19985 | 6:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 3:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 97+ RJX19977 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 4:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 97+ RJX19977+ IC 649 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 5:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 97+ Bus10097 · DB S1+ ICE 1215 | 7:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h15 | 4:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX13477 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 5:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13477+ IC 741 | 8:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 6:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 99+ RJX19915 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 6:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 99+ Bus10099 · DB S4+ EC 1217 | 9:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h15 | 6:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
RJX13479+ IC 745 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 8:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RJX13479 | 10:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 7:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 191+ RJX19917+ REX 1 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 8:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
EC 191+ RJX19917+ IC 747+ REX 1 | 11:32 AM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 9:03 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 193+ Bus10193 · DB S2+ EC 1219 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h15 | 10:47 PM Vienna Hbf | 3 transfers | |
EC 193+ RJX19919+ REX 1 | 1:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 10:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RJX13483 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h00 | 11:32 PM Vienna Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJX13483+ IC 843 | 2:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h31 | 12:03 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 195+ RJX19937 | 3:32 PM Zurich HB | 9h03 | 12:35 AM Vienna Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf
Trains from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf run on average 8 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:40, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 367 miles (592 km) distance in 7h 52m.
Distance 367 miles (592 km) |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 4:40 AM |
Last train 9:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf trainsÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet trains will get you between Zurich HB and Vienna Hbf from €35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Nightjet
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
FAQs: Trains from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf 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 Vienna Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf
Most Zurich HB to Vienna Hbf trains use the Zürich HB to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich HB and Vienna Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Wien Hauptbahnhof from Vienna city centre
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof train station facilities and services
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
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