Vienna to Zurich by train + bus
This route from Vienna to Zurich is not by train the whole way: by train, bus it takes about 12h 22m in total, run by ÖBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus. A quicker option we found is bus, at 9h 10m.
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The journey, step by step
- 1trainVienna → Bregenz
ÖBB - 2busBregenz → Sankt Gallen Altenrhein AirportAirport shuttle bus
- 3busSankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport → FriedrichshafenLocal bus
- 4busFriedrichshafen → Constance
FlixBus - 5busConstance → ZurichFlixBus
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €159 | 12h 22m | 4 transfers |
| bus | €53 | 9h 10m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Vienna to Zurich by train: common questions
How long does Vienna to Zurich take by train?
The train does not cover the whole route: train + bus together take about 12h 22m, 4 transfers.
How much is a train ticket from Vienna to Zurich?
The best price in our latest check was €159. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Vienna to Zurich?
ÖBB, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus, FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is faster at 9h 10m. It is cheaper too, at €53.
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