How to travel from Zurich to Vienna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 367 miles (592 km)

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€72

Average price

€184

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€55

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Cheapest

9h 21m

Average total duration

8h 51m

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30m

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5h 19m

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2h 19m

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12h 12m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.8 - 3.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.5kg

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ÖBB Nightjet

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Austrian Airlines

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BlaBlaCar

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from Zurich to Vienna

How to get from Zurich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM10h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$841One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM10h30
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
02:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$841One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Austrian AirlinesOS134
10:40AM1h20
Zurich Airport
12:00PMVienna International Airport
$6571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB NightjetNJ 467
09:40PM10h14
Zurich HB
07:54AMVienna Hbf
$1301One-way
0 transfers
EuroNightEN 40465+ÖBB NightjetNJ 447
08:40PM10h18
Zurich HB
06:58AMVienna Hbf
$1301One-way
1 transfer
EuroNightEN 40467
09:40PM8h52
Zurich HB
06:32AMVienna Hbf
$1481One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:05AM12h25
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
11:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:30AM13h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
08:45PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$971One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM11h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
03:40AMVienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
$1061One-way
1 transfer
Air SerbiaJU333 · JU314
03:05PM5h00
Zurich Airport
08:05PMVienna International Airport
$1871One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW763 · EW754
08:30AM6h45
Zurich Airport
03:15PMVienna International Airport
$2271One-way
1 transfer
Air SerbiaJU331 · JU314
09:35AM10h30
Zurich Airport
08:05PMVienna International Airport
$2151One-way
1 transfer

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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.

How to get from Zürich to Vienna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Zürich to Vienna, 59,61% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Zürich to Vienna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Vienna

Travel to Vienna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Vienna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Vienna is a train with an average price of $44 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Vienna:

A train is $0.72 (€0.57) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Vienna costing on average $45 (€35).

A train is $31 (€25) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Vienna costing on average $75 (€60).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 52m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Zurich to Vienna is approximately 367 miles (592 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Vienna is:
  • Around 69 flights per day.
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Vienna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Vienna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings , KLM, SWISS, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, LAER, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Smartwings, Condor, Edelweiss Air, TUIfly, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE to go to Vienna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Air Baltic, LAER, easyJet, Edelweiss Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ourbus.
  • 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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