How to get from Zurich to Vienna
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 Zurich to Vienna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, 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 €38, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 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 | €391Checked Sep 7 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 10h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€391Checked Sep 71h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Sep 810h 15m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Vienna: 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.
- 1Zurich Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 20m
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
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Flight prices by day, Zurich to Vienna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€150Departures from Zurich to Vienna
FlixBus runs 6 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 19:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 6 | 08:25 | 19:55 |
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
Austrian AirlinesZurich Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
FlixBusZurich-Munich, Munich-ViennaBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Vienna works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Zurich to Vienna, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €391 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Vienna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Vienna from Zurich?
About 592 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Vienna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €38 to €54. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Vienna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Vienna?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Zurich and Vienna?
Zurich is ZRH and Vienna is VIE, so this route is usually written ZRH to VIE.
Which operators run Zurich to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Zurich to Vienna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Vienna?
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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