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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 €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 €39, and a flight costs an average of €118.
Distance: 592 km
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€86 Average price | €213 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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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OS134Other options
NJ 467
EN 40467
EC 99 · RJX 69FlixBus · FlixBus
(Zürich -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna)
JU335 · JU314
AF1815 · AF1238AF1115 · AF1238Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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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.
You can get from Zurich to Vienna 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vienna is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €32 compared to other travel options to Vienna:
Taking a coach costs €74 less than taking a flight, which costs on average €106 for the same trip.
Taking a coach costs €3 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of €35.
The quickest way to travel between Zurich and Vienna is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Vienna by coach takes 11 h 30 min on average.
Getting to Vienna by train takes 7 h 52 min on average.
The Zurich to Vienna distance is approximately 591 km.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Vienna is:
- 4 coaches per day.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Vienna as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Zurich to Vienna:
- Coaches mostly leave from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and tend to arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly leave from Zurich HB and tend to arrive in Vienna Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Vienna:
- Travel with Ourbus or FlixBus for coaches to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ourbus Zurich to Vienna tickets on Omio for €32.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Eurowings, KLM, Air Baltic, Air Serbia, Air France, KLM Cityhopper or Smartwings to go to Vienna by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Air Serbia Zurich to Vienna tickets on Omio for €106.
- ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) or ÖBB | Railjet can take you to Vienna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB Nightjet from Zurich to Vienna for €35.
Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Vienna with the following travel companies:
- You can find 8 direct flights per day to take to Vienna with Austrian Airlines or SWISS.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day 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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