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Zurich to Vienna Trains

28
May
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Departure schedule

Morning departures

Fastest trip7 hrs 52 min
Longest trip7 hrs 52 min
Earliest06:40
Latest10:40
Departures2

Afternoon departures

Fastest trip7 hrs 52 min
Longest trip7 hrs 55 min
Earliest12:40
Latest16:40
Departures3

Night departures

Fastest trip8 hrs 52 min
Longest trip8 hrs 52 min
Earliest21:40
Latest21:40
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
7 h 52 m
Shortest travel time
$142
Lowest train ticket cost
6
Avg. daily departures
06:40
Earliest departure
21:40
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.