Going from Rapperswil to Vienna by train

About to set off from Rapperswil to Vienna by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost for travel between Rapperswil and Vienna

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$47.57, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train schedule for travel between Rapperswil and Vienna

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 3 trains make this journey of 574 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Rapperswil is at 00:03 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:33.

During the weekend, 05:03 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:03 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Rapperswil to Vienna?

On this route spanning 574 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 8 hours and 22 minutes.

Booking Rapperswil to Vienna trains in advance

Booking your Rapperswil to Vienna tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Additional information on train travel from Rapperswil to Vienna

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Vienna city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Rapperswil and Vienna by train?

The train journey from Rapperswil to Vienna covers 574 kilometres in total.

How much does it cost to go from Rapperswil to Vienna by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is US$47.57. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Rapperswil to Vienna train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 6 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Rapperswil to Vienna by train?

The fastest journey is 8 hours and 22 minutes.