By train from Austria

By train
Train, ÖBB, Winter, Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

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Intro

From one culture town to the next: fast and convenient. Zurich is very easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz. The Railjets of Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) take travellers to Zurich at two-hour intervals. The Zurich hub offers excellent onward connections to all Swiss regions.

Direct connections

From / to Approximate travel time Number of connections
Wien – Zürich 7 h 50 min up to 5x daily
Linz – Zürich 6 h 35 min up to 5x daily
Salzburg – Zürich 5 h 25 min up to 6x daily
Innsbruck – Zürich 3 h 35 min up to 7x daily
Bregenz – Zürich 1 h 50 min up to 6x daily
Graz* – Zürich 9 h 35 min once

*This connection offers a SBB train composition with a 1st-class panoramic coach.

Overnight connections

You prefer to make the most of daylight? Then travel asleep to Zurich on the ÖBB Nightjet! Not only does this save hotel expenses, it also comes with free mineral water and breakfast in the couchette and sleeping coaches.

From / to  Approximate travel time Number of connections
Wien – Salzburg – Zürich 10 h 55 min once
Graz – Zürich 10 h 55 min daily

Travel classes and services on Railjet trains

  

On ÖBB trains, every class makes travelling a comfortable experience. Enjoy modern seats and air conditioning in Economy Class plus adjustable seats and more legroom in First Class. With an extra quiet compartment, plenty of space, work surfaces and maximum legroom in Business Class, ÖBB caters specifically to business travellers.

All classes Business Class and First Class
  • On-board restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • On-board portal “Railnet”
  • More than 100 e-papers and e-magazines
  • Power outlet per double seat
  • Special coaches: Quiet compartment / Children’s cinema in the family zone
  • Service to the seat
  • Power outlet at every seat
  • Welcome drink (exclusively for Business Class)

Timetable & tickets

Arriving in Switzerland

  • The Railjet takes you directly to the centre of Zurich – step off the train and the city tour can already get started.

  • Your journey continues? Once in Zurich, trains leave at half-hour intervals in all directions: Timetable Swiss public transport