Travel Guide: Getting To Liechtenstein From Austria

There are several ways to get to Liechtenstein from Austria, including by train, bus, car, or plane. The fastest way to travel between the two countries is by plane and train, which takes around 5 hours and costs between $220 and $550. Alternatively, the best way to get from Austria to Liechtenstein without a car is by train, which takes 7-8 hours and costs $90-$180/€90-€160. Travellers can also take a bus, which costs $50-$75/€45-€70 and takes 9-10 hours.

How to get to Liechtenstein from Austria

Travel by train from Vienna to Feldkirch, Austria

There are several ways to travel to Liechtenstein from Austria. One of the ways is to travel by train from Vienna to Feldkirch, Austria. Feldkirch is a nice place to base yourself while visiting Liechtenstein. It is close by, has a variety of accommodation options, and has a nice old town. It is also substantially less expensive than any place in Liechtenstein.

The train from Vienna to Feldkirch is the best way to get to Feldkirch without a car. The train is operated by Railjet and ÖBB, departing from Wien Hauptbahnhof and Westbahnhof stations. The journey takes around 6 hours and costs between $80 and $180/€90-€140. There are about 14 trains per day, leaving approximately every hour. The earliest train usually departs at around 5:30, and the last train leaves at around 23:25.

If you are travelling with an Austria Pass or a Global Pass, the train to Feldkirch and onwards to Liechtenstein is covered.

Once you arrive in Feldkirch, you can take Bus #11, #14, or #13 to get to Liechtenstein. These buses make their way south, stopping at many places in Liechtenstein, including Schaan-Vaduz Station and Vaduz. The train station in Liechtenstein is also called Schaan-Vaduz and is located in Schaan, the country's largest city, about 4 km north of the capital, Vaduz.

Take a bus from Feldkirch to Vaduz, Liechtenstein

One option for travelling from Austria to Liechtenstein is to take a bus from Feldkirch to Vaduz, Liechtenstein. This route is served by Verkehrsbetrieb Liechtensteinmobil and Flixbus. The bus departs from Feldkirch, Landesgericht, and arrives at Vaduz, Städtle. Services depart every 30 minutes and operate every day, with the journey taking approximately 40 minutes. The cost of the journey is around $3, but it can be as cheap as $2.

If you are travelling with an Austria Pass or a Global Pass, you can also take a train for this leg of the journey. The train from Feldkirch to Schaan-Vaduz station is operated by ÖBB and takes around 18 minutes. The cost of the train is between $13 and $25.

If you are travelling from Vienna, you can take a Flixbus from Vienna International Busterminal (VIB) to Feldkirch station. This journey takes 9 hours and 10 minutes and costs between €45 and €70. From Feldkirch, you can then take the bus to Vaduz as outlined above.

It is also possible to travel to Liechtenstein by train from Vienna. This journey takes 7 hours and costs between €90 and €160.

Fly to Zurich and take a one-hour drive to Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a microstate that borders Switzerland and Austria. The nation is the only remaining remnant of the Holy Roman Empire and has a lot of history. It is also known for its gorgeous alpine setting.

If you are flying to Austria and want to visit Liechtenstein, flying to Zurich and then driving to Liechtenstein is a good option. The drive from Zurich to Liechtenstein takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic.

The fastest way to get from Austria to Liechtenstein is to fly and then take a train, which takes around 5 hours and costs $220-$550. The train from Austria to Liechtenstein is also the best way to get there without a car, taking 8 hours and costing $90-$180.

If you are travelling from Zurich to Liechtenstein, you can take a train to Sargans, Switzerland, and then take a bus to Liechtenstein. The train from Zurich to Sargans takes 55 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes, and the bus from Sargans to Vaduz, Liechtenstein's capital, takes 30 minutes. The trains run frequently, and there are several buses throughout the day. The whole journey should take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. You can buy your train ticket ahead of time, and you will need at least 10 CHF per person in cash for the bus.

If you are travelling with an Austria Pass or a Global Pass, the train to Liechtenstein is covered. Feldkirch is a good, inexpensive place to base yourself while visiting Liechtenstein. It is close by, with good accommodation options, and has a nice old town. From Feldkirch, you can take Bus #11, #14, or #13 to Liechtenstein.

Travel by bus from Vienna to Feldkirch, then to Vaduz

If you're looking to travel from Vienna, Austria to Vaduz, Liechtenstein by bus, you'll first need to get to Feldkirch, Austria. From there, you can take a bus directly to Vaduz.

Vienna to Feldkirch by Bus

The bus from Vienna to Feldkirch is operated by FlixBus and departs twice daily from Vienna's International Busterminal (VIB) station. The journey takes around 8 hours and 10 minutes and costs between $50 and $70 or $80 and $120.

Feldkirch to Vaduz by Bus

Once you arrive in Feldkirch, you can take a direct bus to Vaduz, Liechtenstein. The bus from Feldkirch departs from the Landesgericht station and arrives at the Städtle station in Vaduz. This bus is operated by Verkehrsbetrieb Liechtensteinmobil and runs every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes.

Other Options

If you're looking for a faster way to travel, the quickest way to get from Vienna to Feldkirch is by car, which takes around 5 and a half hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vienna to Feldkirch, which takes around 6 hours.

From Feldkirch, you can also take a train to Vaduz, which is the fastest way to get there, taking only 18 minutes. This option is also the cheapest, with tickets costing around $3.

Travel by car from Vienna to Liechtenstein

The road distance between Vienna and Liechtenstein is approximately 403 miles, and it takes about 6 hours to drive from Liechtenstein to Vienna. Here is a step-by-step guide for travelling from Vienna to Liechtenstein by car:

Vienna to Feldkirch

First, you will need to get from Vienna to Feldkirch in Austria. This journey is just under 500 miles and will take approximately 6 hours. Take the A1 from Vienna and follow it for 160 miles until you reach Sattledt. From here, join the A9 and follow signs for Liezen. After 60 miles, merge onto the A10 and continue for 125 miles until you reach Salzburg. Leave the A10 and join the A14 towards Innsbruck. Follow the A14 for 100 miles, then merge onto the A12 towards Feldkirch. This last stretch of the journey is 60 miles long.

Feldkirch to Liechtenstein

From Feldkirch, you can reach Liechtenstein in under an hour. Follow the A14 towards Bludenz and, after 15 miles, merge onto the S16. Follow signs for the L190 and continue for 10 miles. Cross the border into Liechtenstein and continue on the L190 for 5 miles until you reach Vaduz.

Road Tax and Border Control

Please note that you will need a road tax card ('Vignette') to travel on the motorway in Austria. There are no customs controls between Switzerland and Liechtenstein, but there are relaxed border controls between Austria and Liechtenstein, so you may need to get your passport stamped at the tourist information centre if you wish to have a record of your visit.

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