How to get from Vienna to Zurich
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Vienna to Zurich by price and travel time.
- 592 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€715
Cheapest
10h 10m
direct
Bus
€40
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Zurich. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
592 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €681Checked Oct 18 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €65Reading date not recorded | 8h 46m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €40Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 10h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€681Checked Oct 181h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€65Reading date not recorded8h 46m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€40Omio catalogue, Oct 2010h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Zurich Airportflight
Austrian Airlines·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Vienna to Zurich
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:35 and the last at 23:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 02:35 | 23:15 |
All departures
- 02:35
- 03:00
- 03:35
- 04:00
- 04:35
- 05:00
- 11:30
- 23:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Zurich AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna-Zurich Airport, Munich-ZurichBook →WESTbahnVienna-MunichBook →On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Zurich works
Start with a Austrian Airlines flight from Vienna to Zurich, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €681 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Zurich?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:35 and the last at 23:15, from Vienna Erdberg, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Zurich?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 02:35 and 23:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Zurich leave from?
Vienna Erdberg with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Zurich from Vienna?
About 592 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €40 to €46. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Zurich?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Zurich?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Zurich?
Vienna is VIE and Zurich is ZRH, so this route is usually written VIE to ZRH.
Which operators run Vienna to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Austrian Airlines, FlixBus, WESTbahn.
Can you get from Vienna to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Zurich?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Austrian Airlines
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026