Start your international journey to Vienna at Geneve Cff, the main train station in Geneva and the primary station in all of western Switzerland.
Stop at Zuerich HB, one of the major crossroads in Switzerland and the main hub used to reach Vienna. It's approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes from Geneva.
Finish your international journey at Wien Westbahnhof in Vienna. The total travel time from Zurich is approximately 9 hours and 30 minutes.
Book your train travel to include other stops along the way for an in-depth tour of both Switzerland and Austria. Bern, Walensee, Innsbruck and Salzburg are all close to the main train route between the two countries.
Take advantage of some of Europe's finest first class accommodations when traveling from Geneva to Vienna. Comfortable beds are available in both communal and private rooms aboard the train.
Bring your laptop and your favorite electronics on the train and sit in the business section. There are plugs for all your favorite devices, and you'll be able to spend the hours getting some work done.
Choose the first class section for the second leg of your journey. Nine hours is a long time to be sitting in an economy seat.
To book tickets, contact Eurail at 1-866-638-7245 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). On the left side of the homepage, click the link titled 'Train Tickets and Schedules.' Fill in the required information and follow the on-screen prompts to complete your purchase.
Schedule train travel from Geneva to Vienna during the evening hours. Overnight service is far more convenient, allowing you to maximize your waking hours for sightseeing or business.
Book your tickets as far in advance as you can because there are only three to four trains leaving from Zurich to Vienna each day. These trains do fill up quickly, particularly during peak travel seasons.
Get a discount on your train fare by using a student pass or a senior citizen pass. Discounts of even 10% can be huge, considering the cost for travel between Geneva and Vienna can easily top $600.
