What is the distance between Vienna and Zürich?

About 368 miles (593 km) separate Vienna and Zürich.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Vienna to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Vienna, chances are that your bus will leave from Erdberg and arrive at Zürich Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Lindenhofplatz, Zürichsee, Chinese Garden, Freitag Tower and Church of Our Lady.

Bus Vienna to Zürich from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Erdberg	12h	1:10pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	12:45pm	Erdberg	13h 50m	2:35am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 50m	3:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures for Vienna to Zürich on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:25am	Erdberg	10h 10m	9:35pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	5:00am	Erdberg	10h 30m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	2:20am	Hbf	13h 10m	3:30pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	1:10am	Erdberg	12h 10m	1:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:06 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Vienna to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15bus per day

12h 10mAverage Duration

368 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$40 - $247	Average Duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$94 - $274	Average Duration14h 52m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Zürich?

Stops in Vienna

A - Erdberg

B - Hbf

C - Vienna Airport

D - Stadion Center

E - Westbahnhof

F - Matzleinsdorferplatz

Stops in Zürich

A - Zürich Airport

B - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Vienna to Zürich by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$74

11/14

$80

Today

$53

11/16

$56

11/17

$51

11/18

$48

11/19

$45

11/20

$45

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $45 to $136 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $45 which is on 2025-11-19.