How to get from Zurich to Vienna
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 10h 15m, from €54.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Vienna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 15m by bus, 1 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 fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Munichbus
FlixBus·3h 50m - 2Munich → ViennabusFlixBus·5h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Zurich to Vienna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Munich, about 3h 50m. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Vienna (5h 5m). In total it's roughly €54 over 10h 15m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Vienna
DepartureZurich
Change hereMunichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Zurich to Vienna
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Zurich to Vienna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Vienna?+−
The most useful route takes about 10h 15m by bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €54. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Vienna?+−
On this route you travel with 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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