Departure schedule
Morning departures
Fastest trip8 hrs 25 min
Longest trip9 hrs 32 min
Earliest05:35
Latest10:07
Departures9
Afternoon departures
Fastest trip8 hrs 25 min
Longest trip8 hrs 28 min
Earliest14:07
Latest16:07
Departures2
Night departures
Fastest trip10 hrs 51 min
Longest trip10 hrs 51 min
Earliest21:07
Latest21:07
Departures1
Travelling from Zurich to Vienna by Train
Traveling from Zurich to Vienna by train is a comfortable and scenic experience, made easy with ÖBB’s high-speed Railjet service. Designed for both speed and convenience, Railjet trains connect central Zurich to Vienna in approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours, with multiple direct departures available each day. The route winds through picturesque alpine landscapes and key Austrian cities like Innsbruck and Salzburg, making the journey as memorable as the destination.
Onboard, passengers can enjoy air-conditioned coaches with spacious seating, power outlets, onboard dining, and generous luggage storage. Multilingual announcements and digital displays ensure a smooth ride for international travelers. Departing from Zürich HB, one of Switzerland’s busiest rail hubs, and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof in the heart of Vienna, this train journey offers a relaxing and reliable way to travel between two of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Zurich to Vienna trains information
Zurich
Zurich HauptbahnhofZurich Bus station
780 km
Vienna
Vienna Hauptbahnhof, AustriaVienna Meidling, AustriaVienna Rennweg, AustriaVienna Westbahnhof, AustriaVienna Central Bus Station, AustriaVienna Erdberg (VIB), AustriaVienna Franz-Josefs, Austria
8 h 25 m
Shortest travel time
$87
Lowest train ticket cost
12
Avg. daily departures
05:35
Earliest departure
21:07
Latest departure
Traveling from Zurich to Vienna by train is a comfortable and scenic experience, made easy with ÖBB’s high-speed Railjet service. Designed for both speed and convenience, Railjet trains connect central Zurich to Vienna in approximately 7.5 to 8.5 hours, with multiple direct departures available each day. The route winds through picturesque alpine landscapes and key Austrian cities like Innsbruck and Salzburg, making the journey as memorable as the destination.
Onboard, passengers can enjoy air-conditioned coaches with spacious seating, power outlets, onboard dining, and generous luggage storage. Multilingual announcements and digital displays ensure a smooth ride for international travelers. Departing from Zürich HB, one of Switzerland’s busiest rail hubs, and arriving at Wien Hauptbahnhof in the heart of Vienna, this train journey offers a relaxing and reliable way to travel between two of Europe’s most vibrant cities.