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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $76 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. 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 $76, while a flight costs an average of $544.
Distance: 367 miles (592 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $544 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $148.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $544.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $218 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $70. The journey takes 8h 26m versus 7h 37m 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.
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.
- FlixBus5:00 AM10h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:00 AM10h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- OS1478:05 PM1h15Vienna International Airport9:20 PMZurich Airport$9881One-way0 transfers
Other options
NJ 134869:39 PM12h57Vienna Hbf10:36 AMZurich HB$951One-way0 transfers- RJX19938+
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EC 1945:28 AM9h00Vienna Hbf2:28 PMZurich HB$1131One-way2 transfers 
IC 642+RJX19982+EC 1347211:57 AM9h31Vienna Hbf9:28 PMZurich HB$1131One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 AM13h10Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$911One-way1 transfer
KL1906 · KL19178:00 PM12h35Vienna International Airport8:35 AMZurich Airport$3341One-way1 transfer- KL1904 · KL19172:20 PM18h15Vienna International Airport8:35 AMZurich Airport$3381One-way1 transfer
AF1739 · AF11146:30 PM15h30Vienna International Airport10:00 AMZurich Airport$4031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zurich:
A bus is $72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $148.
A bus is $468 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Zurich costing on average $544.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 64 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, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Serbia, Eurowings, KLM, Swiss, Condor Flugdienst, Air Baltic, Air France, GetJet Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, easyJet, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Qatar Airways, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight.
- 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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