Vienna to Zurich by train

Travel from Vienna (Austria) to Zurich (Switzerland) by train (593km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.

To travel from Vienna to Zurich by train, read the following information. You find timetables and ticket prices online via our booking links.

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593 km

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How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Vienna to Zurich, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.

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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users

Zurich - Vienna

1 Vienna (Austria) - Zurich (Switzerland)

1a Travelling from Vienna (Austria) to Zurich (Switzerland)

Travel from Vienna to Zurich by direct day train "Railjet" or overnight train "Nightjet".

There are at least four day train connections by "Railjet" trains. The journey time is 7:50 hours. Train tickets are available from 39 EUR. This saver fare ticket is called "Sparschiene".

The overnight train is called "Nightjet" and offers comfortable travel while you are sleeping. The journey time of the NJ466 is 11 hours. Train tickets start from 29 EUR for a seat. There a compartments with six seats available. More comfortable are the 6 or 4 berth couchette compartments. And the sleeper compartments which you can book with three, two or one bed. The departure time in Vienna is at 21:30. The arrival time in Zurich at 08:30.

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train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Railjet (RJ)

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ÖBB nightjet NJ466 Vienna - Zurich

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Zurich - Vienna

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