How to get from Zurich to Vienna
- 592 km as the crow flies
- 6 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 10 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Vienna: flight. The two cities are about 592 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 10 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 10, 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 | €85Checked Oct 3 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €46Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 10h 15m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€85Checked Oct 31h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€46Omio catalogue, Oct 310h 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?
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.
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.
October 2026
€64November 2026
€92Departures 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 |
All departures
- 08:25
- 10:10
- 13:50
- 14:50
- 15:30
- 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 Sat, Oct 3
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 €389 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Vienna: common questions
When is the first bus from Zurich to Vienna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:25 and the last at 19:55, from Zurich Airport, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Vienna?
6 a day with FlixBus, between 08:25 and 19:55.
Which station does the bus from Zurich to Vienna leave from?
Zurich Airport with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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.
Which operators run Zurich to Vienna?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus.
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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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: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 10 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 10 Sep 2026