Departure schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip8 hrs 25 min
Longest trip10 hrs 49 min
Earliest05:28
Latest11:28
Departures6
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip8 hrs 25 min
Longest trip8 hrs 56 min
Earliest12:57
Latest15:28
Departures3
Night departures
Fastest trip10 hrs 2 min
Longest trip11 hrs 51 min
Earliest21:39
Latest23:28
Departures2
Travelling from Vienna to Zurich by Train
Traveling from Vienna to Zurich by train is a comfortable and scenic experience, thanks to ÖBB’s high-speed Railjet service. Designed for both speed and convenience, Railjet trains connect central Vienna to Zurich in approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours, with direct routes available throughout the day. These trains pass through beautiful alpine landscapes and major Austrian cities such as Salzburg and Innsbruck, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
Onboard, passengers enjoy spacious, air-conditioned coaches with comfortable seating, power outlets, onboard dining options, and ample luggage space. With multilingual announcements and digital displays, navigating the journey is simple for international travelers. Departing from Wien Hauptbahnhof, a major transit hub with local and long-distance connections, and arriving at Zürich HB in the heart of the city, this route offers a smooth and relaxing way to travel between two of Europe’s cultural capitals.
Vienna to Zurich trains information
Vienna
Vienna Hauptbahnhof, AustriaVienna Meidling, AustriaVienna Rennweg, AustriaVienna Westbahnhof, AustriaVienna Central Bus Station, AustriaVienna Erdberg (VIB), AustriaVienna Franz-Josefs, Austria
780 km
Zurich
Zurich HauptbahnhofZurich Bus station
8 h 25 m
Shortest travel time
$87
Lowest train ticket cost
11
Avg. daily departures
05:28
Earliest departure
23:28
Latest departure
Traveling from Vienna to Zurich by train is a comfortable and scenic experience, thanks to ÖBB’s high-speed Railjet service. Designed for both speed and convenience, Railjet trains connect central Vienna to Zurich in approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours, with direct routes available throughout the day. These trains pass through beautiful alpine landscapes and major Austrian cities such as Salzburg and Innsbruck, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.
Onboard, passengers enjoy spacious, air-conditioned coaches with comfortable seating, power outlets, onboard dining options, and ample luggage space. With multilingual announcements and digital displays, navigating the journey is simple for international travelers. Departing from Wien Hauptbahnhof, a major transit hub with local and long-distance connections, and arriving at Zürich HB in the heart of the city, this route offers a smooth and relaxing way to travel between two of Europe’s cultural capitals.