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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 340 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 340, while a flight costs an average of L 3,031.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 678 Average price | L 340 Average price Cheapest | L 3,031 Average price | L 1,012 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Winterthur
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Winterthur, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Winterthur:
A bus is L 339 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Winterthur costing on average L 678.
A bus is L 2,691 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Winterthur costing on average L 3,031.
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
Tickets start at around L 678 compared to roughly L 1,012 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 335. The journey takes 8h 21m versus 7h 55m 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.
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How to get from Vienna to Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:10 PM 24h10 Vienna 9:20 PM Winterthur L 438 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 PM 24h10 Vienna 9:20 PM Winterthur L 438 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:10 PM 24h10 Vienna 9:20 PM Winterthur L 438 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Winterthur:
A bus is L 339 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Winterthur costing on average L 678.
A bus is L 2,691 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Winterthur costing on average L 3,031.
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 51m.
Bus takes on average 13h 32m.
- Around 66 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Winterthur as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Winterthur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Condor Flugdienst, Air Serbia, Air France, British Airways, Eurowings, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, CitizenPlane, Qatar Airways, KLM Cityhopper, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic, Smartwings, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, easyJet to go to Winterthur by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Winterthur by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Winterthur by bus.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, easyJet.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
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