Zurich to Vienna by train

Explore Zurich to Vienna by train

Thinking about travelling from Zurich to Vienna by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost between Zurich to Vienna

Getting from Zurich to Vienna by rail typically costs €36.50, but runs about €62 if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to €62. Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Zurich to Vienna

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Zurich to Vienna:

• 05:57 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 21:40 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 05:57 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 21:40 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 36 minutes from Zurich toward Vienna.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.

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

On this route spanning 590 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 7 hours and 50 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Zurich and Vienna?

You can secure tickets for travel between Zurich and Vienna up to 11 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Zurich to Vienna

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Vienna city guide.