Travel by Train from Europe to Switzerland​​

Switzerland is situated in the heart of Europe. Numerous train connections run daily and direct from neighbouring countries to Swiss cities. ​
From Germany​
From Austria​
From France​From Italy ​Night Trains​

Arrival from Austria​

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Over 25 daily connections​

Numerous Austrian cities such as Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz are connected to Zurich by over 25 daily connections. ​

The essentials at a glance​

From tickets to timetables – everything you need to prepare your clients for a smooth travel experience from Austria to Switzerland. ​

Standard tickets​

Presale: 180 days prior to departure date

  • Full flexibility thanks to free choice of train​
  • 1st class: Seat reservation included​
  • Other classes: Seat reservation recommended ​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Buchs SG / St. Margrethen).
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Saver tickets (“Sparschiene”)​

Presale: 180 days prior to departure date​

  • Valid only on the booked date and train​
  • Cannot be combined with other discounts​
  • Limited number of saver tickets available​
  • Seat reservation required and not included, payable separately depending on the train​
  • On valid travel days, Swiss Travel Pass (Flex) holders only need a ticket to the Swiss border (Buchs SG / St. Margrethen).
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Timetable

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  • Timetable also available on sbb.ch
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Engineering works and timetable changes

  • Information on timetable changes and closures​
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Onboard services and facilities ​

  • WLAN​
    Free WLAN and entertainment portal​

  • Power outlets ​
    Power outlets by seats​

  • Catering ​
    Onboard bistro. 1st class travellers: service at seat. Welcome drink for business class travellers. ​

  • Special zones​
    Family zone, business class (in 1st class) and quiet zones

  • Lounge (1st class travellers only)​
    Access to ÖBB lounges 

Connections from Germany to Switzerland​

Route

Approximate travel time

Connections per day

Wien – Zürich

7h 50 min

5

Salzburg – Zürich

5h 25 min

6

Innsbruck – Zürich

3h 35 min

7

Bregenz – Zürich

1h 27 min

7

Graz – Zürich

9h 35 min

1

Frankfurt – Basel SBB – Zürich – Lugano

6h 25 min

1

Night connections​

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Tickets within Switzerland​

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