Cheapest price
£88
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
7 h 52 m
Average duration
8 h
Trains per day
9
Distance
592 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Zurich will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.
Of the 9 trains that leave Vienna for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 592 km distance in an average of 8 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg.
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£71 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest | £325 Average Price |
11h 10m average duration Fastest 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 4m average duration 17h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 2m average duration 13h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 08:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h59 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
![]() | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h59 | 18:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 19:20 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 21:20 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:39 Vienna Hbf | 10h41 | 06:20 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:28 Vienna Hbf | 8h52 | 06:20 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
Wednesday 18 June | |||||
![]() ![]() | 06:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h59 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() | 06:55 Vienna Hbf | 8h25 | 15:20 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:13 Vienna Hbf | 9h14 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:28 Vienna Hbf | 7h52 | 15:20 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() ![]() ![]() | 07:55 Vienna Hbf | 8h32 | 16:27 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Distance 592 km |
Average train duration 10h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 7h 52m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:35 |
Buy your official ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB and EuroNight train tickets from Vienna to Zurich from £36 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
Vienna to Zurich train information with ÖBB Nightjet:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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