How to get from Vienna to Zurich
- 592 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 46m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 15m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€127
Cheapest
10h 10m
direct
Bus
€40
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 592 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
592 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €116Checked Oct 7 | 6h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Reading date not recorded | 8h 46m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€116Checked Oct 76h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€65Reading date not recorded8h 46m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 1010h 10m · directSee 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 → Zurich Airportbus
FlixBus·10h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 02:35
- 03:00
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 11:30
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusVienna-Zurich Airport, Stuttgart Airport-Zurich Airport, Munich-ZurichBook →
EurowingsVienna International-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →WESTbahnVienna-MunichBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, WESTbahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Zurich Airport, about 10h 10m. In total it's roughly €40 over 10h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 10h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:35 and the last at 23:15, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Zurich?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 02:35 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Zurich leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €40. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Zurich?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, WESTbahn.
Can you get from Vienna to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026