1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£57
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£96
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
7 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
8 h 28 m
Trains on 05 Sept
3
Distance
576 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Winterthur to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Winterthur to Vienna will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 3 trains from Winterthur to Vienna, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 576 km distance in an average of 8 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 55 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 Winterthur to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £121.
Distance: 576 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£74 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £121 Average Price | £160 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Winterthur to Vienna:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Winterthur to Vienna costing on average £74.
A coach is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Winterthur to Vienna costing on average £121.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Coach takes on average 9h 47m.
Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £160 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £86. The journey takes 8h 49m versus 7h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with ÖBB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Winterthur to Vienna trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:08 Winterthur | 8h55 | 15:03 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:09 Winterthur | 8h54 | 15:03 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:58 Winterthur | 7h34 | 17:32 Vienna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Winterthur to Vienna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 576 km distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 576 km |
Average train duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:28 |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Winterthur to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Winterthur to Vienna trains use the Winterthur to Wien Hauptbahnhof station pair, with some services arriving at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Winterthur and Vienna train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Winterthur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Fu Ji Restaurant, Restaurant Strauss
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Winterthur. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Winterthur. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Winterthur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Winterthur: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Winterthur: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Banana City, Park Hotel Winterthur, Sorell Hotel Krone.
Oberwinterthur is 2 km from Winterthur city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberwinterthur has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Oberwinterthur.
ATMs are available at Oberwinterthur.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Parking, WC.
Available at Oberwinterthur: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberwinterthur.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Wien Meidling Bahnhof is 4 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Meidling Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Meidlinger Markt, Gasthaus Tirolergarten
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Meidling Bahnhof: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Rainers, Austria Trend Hotel Bosei, Hotel Fabrik.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
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