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ITZurich to Vienna Train & Bus Tickets
From Zurich (Switzerland) to Vienna (Austria) · about 648 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Zurich to Vienna, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €35.98 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 12 h 14 min (37 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 12 (median of 1 days) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Zurich to Vienna: what to expect
Zurich and Vienna are about 648 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Switzerland to Austria. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 648 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Zurich–Vienna tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €38.73, across 4 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Vienna
- The Wiener Riesenrad, built in 1897, was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Semmering railway, built 1848-1854, was Europe's first standard-gauge mountain railway and became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. (Source: Wikipedia)
- In a traditional Viennese coffee house, your coffee always arrives with a glass of cold tap water, and you may linger for hours. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Zurich to Vienna
How long does the journey from Zurich to Vienna take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 12 h 14 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Zurich to Vienna?
The lowest fare seen recently is €35.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026). Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €38.73). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Zurich to Vienna?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Zurich and Vienna?
Recent searches listed a median of 12 bus departures per day.