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Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Zürich
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Vienna and Zürich?
Vienna
- AFelberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
- C
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria - D
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria - ELandstraßer Hauptstraße 2A, 1030 Wien, Austria
- F
Belvedere
Am Belvedere 1, 1100 Wien, Austria
Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Zürich Stadelhofen
Stadelhoferstrasse 8, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Zürich Oerlikon
Hofwiesenstrasse 369, 8050 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Zürich Selnau
Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - F
Zürich Altstetten
Altstetterpl. 12, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Zürich by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Vienna to Zürich?
The cheapest train tickets from Vienna to Zürich start from £56. The average price for this train route is around £96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Vienna to Zürich?
The average train journey time from Vienna to Zürich is 9h 14m, covering a distance of 368 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 59m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Vienna to Zürich route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Vienna to Zürich?
The earliest train from Vienna to Zürich departs at 06:28. And the latest train departs at 19:13.
Which is the best train operator from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Zürich?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a punctuality rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Vienna to Zürich was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Vienna to Zürich as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £65 to £572 for a train ticket from Vienna to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £65, which is on 2025-12-16.
