How to travel from Zurich to Vienna
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4.6Travel Information to Vienna from Zurich
 Distance | 366 miles (591 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $35 - $118 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $35 (€32) • 11 h 30 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $118 (€106) • 1 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | Ourbus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB Nightjet |
Take a train, bus or flight to travel 366 miles (591 km) from Zurich to Vienna. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Ourbus, Austrian Airlines or ÖBB Nightjet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Zurich to Vienna.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Zurich to Vienna: Journey Details
Getting to Austria's beautiful capital city is easy for anyone coming from Zurich. If you are not in a hurry or want a budget option, buses leave every day and take around 11 hours. Trains are slightly faster and also run on a daily basis. However, anyone on a tight schedule will want to catch a flight from Zurich to Vienna. At 1 hour 25 minutes, the flight time is far quicker than land-based travel options and there are plenty of flights to pick from every day.
Return trips from Vienna to Zurich are also available.
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Buses from Zurich to Vienna
Both Flixbus and Eurolines run regular buses from Zurich to Vienna, with travel options every day of the week. However, Flixbus offer far more choices, with early morning, mid-morning and late afternoon departure times. All buses leave from the bus station at Sihlquai and get into Vienna's Erdberg Bus Terminal, and the journey takes 11 hours. A change may also be needed, usually in Wurzburg.
Trains from Zurich to Vienna
Trains are a great way to reach Vienna from Zurich, with daily services provided by OBB Railjet. OBB's first train of the day leaves Zurich Hauptbahnhof at 8:40 a.m., and the last train leaves at 12:40 p.m. Direct trains take 7 hours 40 minutes to reach Vienna's Hauptbahnhof, but some services require a brief change, adding an hour onto the journey time.
Flights from Zurich to Vienna
Flights from Zurich to Vienna are provided by Niki, Austrian Airlines and Swiss Air, and there are hourly departures every day of the week. The earliest flight leaves Kloten Airport just after 7:00 a.m. and gets into Vienna International Airport just 1 hour 25 minutes later. No changes are needed en route, and all planes fly direct.
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Find the best journey from Zurich to Vienna with Eurowings, Air France and SWISS. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most convenient journey has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
Westbahn is a train company based in Austria, offering services throughout the country. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains, including the EuroCity, InterCity, and RailJet. The EuroCity is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Austria, while the InterCity is a regional train that stops at smaller towns and villages. The RailJet is a luxurious train that offers a range of onboard amenities, such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. Westbahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Passengers can also purchase tickets online or at the station. The most popular routes for Westbahn include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz. All of these routes offer frequent departures throughout the day, making it easy to find a convenient time to travel.
Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Zurich to Vienna.
FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Vienna
There are 3 travel options from Zurich to Vienna: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Zurich is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€32).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Zurich to Vienna:
Taking a bus costs $82 (€74) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $118 (€106) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $39 (€35).
The fastest way to get to Vienna from Zurich is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 20 min.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes 11 h 30 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 7 h 52 min of travel time.
Vienna is approximately 366 miles (591 km) away from Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Vienna is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- 52 flights a day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Zurich and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Vienna:
- Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Zurich to Vienna depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Most travelers catch their flight from Zurich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Most travelers board their train from Zurich HB and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Vienna:
- Ourbus or FlixBus can take you to Vienna by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Ourbus from Zurich to Vienna for $35 (€32).
- Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings, KLM, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Air France, KLM Cityhopper or Smartwings can take you to Vienna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Air Serbia from Zurich to Vienna for $118 (€106).
- ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Railjet can get you to Vienna by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with ÖBB Nightjet from Zurich to Vienna for $39 (€35) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 8 direct flights a day to Vienna with Austrian Airlines or SWISS.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Vienna with ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight or ÖBB | Railjet.
Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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