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Shortest travel time:
8 h 19 m
Longest travel time:
11 h 0 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$62
Avg. daily departures:
7
Earliest departure:
06:40
Latest departure:
21:40
Zurich
Zurich train station
Zurich Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofplatz 7, 8001, Zurich, Switzerland
778 km
Vienna
Vienna's train hubs connect the city to domestic and international destinations. Discover essential details about Vienna's main railway stations.
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Vienna train stations
Vienna Hauptbahnhof
Alfred-Adler-Straße 107, 1100, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Meidling
Eichenstraße 25, 1120, Vienna, Austria
Vienna Rennweg
Ungargasse 66, Vienna, Austria

Zurich to Vienna Train Information

Have you ever dreamed of a train ride through majestic mountains watching picturesque and vivid landscapes? When traveling from Zurich to Vienna, dreams come true! Whether you choose Railjet high-speed train or Nightjet overnight train, your journey will run through exciting Austrian mountains, boasting breathtaking sceneries. Both trains depart from Zurich Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Vienna Hauptbahnhof. While the night train covers the distance of 778 km (483 mi) in about 11 hours, Zurich to Vienna high-speed train does the same in approximately 8 hours. But both variants are to provide you with an unforgettable experience in high-class comfort on board. In general, there are 6 departures from Zurich, so take your chance to book the best train tickets from Zurich to Vienna with Rail Ninja.

Is there a direct train from Zurich to Vienna?

Yes, there is. The Zurich - Vienna railway line is served by high-speed Railjet and Nightjeet trains, both can take you straight to the glorious capital of Austria.

Is there a night train from Zurich to Vienna?

Yes, the Nightjet train mentioned above is a comfort night train. It offers 1 daily departure, great onboard amenities, and 3 travel classes to choose from.

Zurich to Vienna Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
8 hrs 19 min
8 hrs 19 min
06:40
10:40
2
Afternoon trains
8 hrs 19 min
8 hrs 22 min
12:40
16:40
3
Night trains
9 hrs 52 min
11 hrs 0 min
21:40
21:40
2

Trains on Zurich - Vienna Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
OEBB
OEBB
Comfort night train
11 hrs 0 min
$62
1
OEBB
OEBB
Comfort night train
9 hrs 52 min
$87
1
OEBB
OEBB
High-speed train
8 hrs 19 min
$76
5
9.2 / 10 based on 36 reviews

Zurich to Vienna Train Review & Rating

All perfect, enjoyed the train ride

Alexander T. about traveling from Zurich to Vienna