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Leave Zürich HB at ~21:38, arrive Vienna at ~07:52 — ~10h 14m, daily.
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The Zurich–Vienna Nightjet threads the Arlberg via Buchs, Feldkirch, Innsbruck and Salzburg, and since June 2026 it runs the new-generation sets with Mini Cabins and en-suite Comfort Plus sleepers. Just over ten hours, city centre to city centre. Here is the 2026 fare picture.
What each cabin costs in 2026
Seat
Reclining seat, not a bed
from €29.90
Couchette (4-berth)
Shared couchette, per person
from €55
Mini Cabin
Private solo/couple pod — new-generation only
from €55
Comfort sleeper (2-bed)
Private cabin with washbasin, per person
from €99
Comfort Plus (en-suite)
Private cabin with shower & WC, per person
from €129
Indicative 2026 "from" fares per person — demand-priced and rising as the train fills. Live prices are shown by the booking partner. Booking links are affiliate links.
How to pay less
Book the moment tickets open (roughly six months ahead on ÖBB Nightjet); travel mid-week rather than Friday or Sunday; take a couchette rather than a sleeper if you don't need a private cabin; and, if you're stringing several night trains together, price up an Interrail Global Pass (remember seat and couchette reservations are extra). Our guide to booking sleeper trains cheaper has every legitimate trick.
Questions, answered
How much is the night train from Zurich to Vienna?
Fares start from around €29.90 for a seat, with a private cabin from about €55. Prices are demand-priced on the ÖBB Nightjet and rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
Does the Zurich to Vienna sleeper run every night?
It runs daily. Departures are limited, and the cheapest couchettes and cabins are released roughly six months ahead and sell first — especially in summer.
What time does it leave and arrive?
It departs Zürich HB at approximately ~21:38 and arrives Wien Hauptbahnhof at about ~07:52 the next morning — a journey of around ~10h 14m.
What is the difference between a couchette and a sleeper?
A couchette is a shared compartment with simple bunks (you share with other passengers unless you book the whole compartment). A sleeper or Comfort cabin is a proper private cabin with made-up beds and a washbasin; Comfort Plus adds an en-suite shower and WC.
Can I get breakfast?
Yes — a light breakfast is included in couchette and sleeper fares on the ÖBB Nightjet, brought to your compartment before arrival. Seats do not include breakfast.