How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Zürich?

The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Zürich start at R 641. The average price for this route is around R 993. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Zürich?

The average bus journey time from Vienna to Zürich is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 596 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Vienna to Zürich route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , BlaBlaCar Bus , Union Ivkoni , Deutsche Bahn Regio .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Zürich?

The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Zürich at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Zürich?

A bus trip from Vienna to Zürich produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Vienna to Zürich?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Zürich?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Zürich?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Vienna to Zürich from R 629 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:25	Erdberg	10h 45m	07:10	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Erdberg	10h 20m	09:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	20:50	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	18h 40m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	23:45	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	21h 5m	20:50	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	23:25	Erdberg	16h 5m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	Hbf	11h 35m	11:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:30	Erdberg	10h 10m	21:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:45	Hbf	11h 35m	11:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Cheapest
Bus	11:30	Erdberg	10h 10m	21:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 1 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30	Erdberg	10h 10m	21:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Erdberg	12h 10m	13:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 2 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30	Erdberg	10h 10m	21:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	01:10	Erdberg	12h 10m	13:20	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 3 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	CheapestFastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 50m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	12:45	Erdberg	14h 45m	03:30	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 4 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	23:15	Erdberg	10h 20m	09:35	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 50m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Next departures from Vienna to Zürich on 5 February
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 30m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	Cheapest
Bus	11:30	Erdberg	10h 10m	21:40	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	Fastest
Bus	04:35	Flughafen / Airport (VIE)	10h 55m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	02:20	Hbf	13h 10m	15:30	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	05:00	Erdberg	10h 50m	15:50	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:16 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Vienna to Zürich

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 578, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 32mAverage duration

593 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 641 - R 3 416	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 15kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 578 - R 2 634	Average duration9h 32m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Vienna and Zürich?

Stops in Vienna

A
Erdberg
U-Bahn Station Erdberg 2391/1, 1030 Wien, Austria
B
Vienna Airport
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C
Hbf
Wiedner Gürtel 46, 1040 Wien, Austria
D
Stadion Center
Engerthstr. 244, 1020 Wien, Austria
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E
Westbahnhof
Felberstraße 4, 1150 Wien, Austria
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F
Matzleinsdorferplatz
Triester Str. 2, 1100 Wien, Austria
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Stops in Zürich

A
Zürich Airport
Visit page
B
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Visit page
C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 162 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 392 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51 978 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.9

Deutsche Bahn Regio

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

CH bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Vienna to Zürich by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Vienna to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Vienna to Zürich start at R 641. The average price for this route is around R 993. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Vienna to Zürich?
The average bus journey time from Vienna to Zürich is 12h 20m, covering a distance of 596 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 10h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Vienna to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 15 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni, Deutsche Bahn Regio.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Vienna to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Vienna to Zürich at 01:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Vienna to Zürich?
A bus trip from Vienna to Zürich produces an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Vienna to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Deutsche Bahn Regio has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Vienna to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Deutsche Bahn Regio, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

27/01

R 1 037

28/01

R 956

Today

R 896

30/01

R 979

31/01

R 979

01/02

R 1 039

02/02

R 820

03/02

R 757

The cheapest trip from Vienna to Zürich was searched and found on 03 Feb 2026 with a price of R 757

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Vienna to Zürich as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 757 to R 2 007 for a bus ticket from Vienna to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 757, which is on 2026-02-03.