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 |
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Timetable & tickets
- Austrian Federal Railways ÖBB
- Swiss Federal Railways SBB
- Swiss Travel System tickets can be bought online and at any ÖBB ticket counter, at the train station travel agency or with the ÖBB customer service (Tel. 05-1717).
Arriving in Switzerland
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The Railjet takes you directly to the centre of Zurich – step off the train and the city tour can already get started.
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Your journey continues? Once in Zurich, trains leave at half-hour intervals in all directions: Timetable Swiss public transport