City connection

Zurich to Vienna by train

Zürich HB → Wien Hauptbahnhof

Fastest

8 h 54 min

Typical

9 h 3 min

Direct trains

No

Fewest changes

1

Operators

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, FlixBus-eu, DB Fernverkehr AG

Times sampled from live European timetable data (Transitous) for a typical weekday (2026-07-14). Schedules vary by day — always check the operator when booking.

How long does the train from Zurich to Vienna take?

The fastest connection takes about 8 h 54 min; a typical journey takes around 9 h 3 min.

Is there a direct train from Zurich to Vienna?

No direct service was found on a typical weekday — expect at least 1 change.

Which operators run trains from Zurich to Vienna?

Schweizerische Bundesbahnen SBB, OEBB Personenverkehr AG Kundenservice, FlixBus-eu, DB Fernverkehr AG.

Legendary routes through Zurich or Vienna

• Railjet Vienna → Budapest
• Nightjet Paris → Vienna
• Semmeringbahn Vienna → Graz
• Nightjet Vienna → Zurich

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