How to get from Vienna to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 33m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 592 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €53, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 6, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
592 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €95Checked Sep 6 | 1h 33mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €159Reading date not recorded | 12h 22m4 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 9h 10m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€95Checked Sep 61h 33m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€159Reading date not recorded12h 22m · 4 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 89h 10m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Zurich Airportflight1h 33m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€59October 2026
€78Departures from Vienna to Zurich
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:35 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 02:35 | 23:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
ÖBBVienna-BregenzBook →Airport shuttle busBregenz-Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportBook →Local busSankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport-FriedrichshafenBook →
FlixBusFriedrichshafen-Constance, Constance-Zurich, Vienna-Munich, Munich-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with ÖBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Zurich works
Start with a flight from Vienna to Zurich, about 1h 33m. In total it's roughly €95 over 1h 33m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 33m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Zurich from Vienna?
About 592 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Zurich cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €95. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 33m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Zurich?
About 1h 33m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Zurich?
Vienna is VIE and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written VIE to ZRH.
Which operators run Vienna to Zurich?
On this route you travel with ÖBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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