How to get from Vienna to Zurich
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 9h 10m, from €53.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 10m by bus, 1 transfer. 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 May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Vienna to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna → Munichbus
FlixBus·5h - 2Munich → ZurichbusFlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Vienna to Zurich: train, bus
How the trip from Vienna to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Vienna to Munich, about 5h. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (3h 50m). In total it's roughly €53 over 9h 10m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Zurich
DepartureVienna
Change hereMunichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Vienna to Zurich
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Vienna to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Zurich?+−
The most useful route takes about 9h 10m by bus, 1 transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €53. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Vienna to Zurich?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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