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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 train costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $139.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
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$76 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $255 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 16m Average total duration 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 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 Vienna to Zurich:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $81 (€67).
A train is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $255 (€210).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Zurich
How to get from Vienna to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
30499 · 79914:25 PM16h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 30499 · 79914:25 PM16h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$711One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- OS1413:00 PM1h20Vienna International Airport4:20 PMZurich Airport$7601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- NJ 134869:39 PM12h57Vienna Hbf10:36 AMZurich HB$851One-way0 transfers
EC 462+NJ 1348611:28 PM11h08Vienna Hbf10:36 AMZurich HB$1401One-way1 transfer
RJX1347010:28 AM9h00Vienna Hbf7:28 PMZurich HB$1701One-way0 transfers
(Vienna -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)3:45 PM16h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:00 AM10h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1331One-way0 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM13h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1371One-way1 transfer
JU315 · JU3308:45 PM11h55Vienna International Airport8:40 AMZurich Airport$1311One-way1 transfer- JU315 · JU3328:45 PM17h05Vienna International Airport1:50 PMZurich Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
- JU313 · JU3302:45 PM17h55Vienna International Airport8:40 AMZurich Airport$1311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zurich:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $81 (€67).
A train is $179 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $255 (€210).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
Bus takes on average 11h 0m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Zurich 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 Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Eurobus SK to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, KLM, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Air France, Edelweiss Air, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Tuifly, Lot Polish Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air, easyJet, Helvetic Airways.
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