The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Zurich
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- $44
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- $129
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 5 h 57 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 5 h 57 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 38
- Distance
- 340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Zurich will cost around $129 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $44.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 38 trains from Salzburg to Zurich, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 13478+
REX 7+
IR 32686:56 AM 6h56 Salzburg Hbf 1:52 PM Zurich HB $44 1 One-way 2 changes
RJX 366+
IC 7705:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 AM Zurich HB $44 1 One-way 1 change
RJX 1685:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 PM Zurich HB $44 1 One-way 0 changes
RJX 368+
ICE 1047:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 1:53 PM Zurich HB $57 1 One-way 1 change
RJX13474+
REX 7+
IR 32884:56 PM 6h56 Salzburg Hbf 11:52 PM Zurich HB $57 1 One-way 2 changes
RJX 160+
ICE 1029:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 3:53 PM Zurich HB $139 1 One-way 1 change
RJX 368+
ICE 1047:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 1:53 PM Zurich HB $57 1 One-way 1 change
RJX 366+
IC 7705:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 AM Zurich HB $44 1 One-way 1 change
RJX 1685:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 PM Zurich HB $44 1 One-way 0 changes
RJX 1663:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 9:53 PM Zurich HB $139 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Zurich
Trains from Salzburg to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:08, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 5h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 12:08 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 77 days |
Live departures
Salzburg to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Zurich trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 210 · ECE 192 | Delayed 10:20 AM 10:00 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ECE 192+ 79022 | Delayed 11:48 AM 10:05 AMSalzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX19962 · IR 2219+ S 2+ IC 780 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 4:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJX19962 · IR 3276+ S 2 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 5:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJX 162+ ICE 100 | 11:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 5:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE5+ EC 190 | 12:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX13470 · IR 3280+ REX 7 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJX13470 · IR 2223+ ICE 272+ R 2 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 6:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJX19976+ EC 164 | 1:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 8:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX19976+ EC 164+ IR 2225+ IC 786 | 1:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 7:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 116+ IC 283 | 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 116+ RE3 · RE 48 | 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h55 | 8:55 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE5+ ICE 912+ IC 283 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h16 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE5+ EC 98 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h21 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX 166 | 3:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 9:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 168 | 5:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 11:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
RE5+ EC 94 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h21 | 12:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX19970 · IR 3256+ REX 7 | 7:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h56 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJX19970 · IR 3251+ IC 558+ S 2 | 7:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h26 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJ 110 · ICE 698 · 17739 · 32470 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h53 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60403 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h05 | 8:05 AM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJ 110 · ICE 698 · IC 60403 · IC 559 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h26 | 7:26 AM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJ 110+ RE5 · RE3+ ICE 698 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h53 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
RJ 110+ RE5 · RE3+ S 9 | On time 8:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h53 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 4 changes | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
EN 40462 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h00 | 9:30 AM Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
EN 40414+ NJ 466 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h50 | 9:20 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RE5+ EC 198 | 3:47 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h41 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EN 414+ IC 185 | 3:55 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h28 | 1:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX 366+ IC 770 | 5:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 11:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
RJX 366 · RJX 368+ ICE 104 | 5:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h57 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE5 · RJX 368+ ICE 104+ NJ 40491 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h48 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJ 13478+ IR 3268+ REX 7 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJ 13478+ RJX 368+ ICE 104+ REX 2 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h57 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJX 368+ ICE 104 | 7:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
EC 212 · S1 · BUS 10194 · EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
EC 212 · ICE 918 · IC 187 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
EC 212+ RE96+ EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RE5 · RB54 · RJX 160+ ICE 102 | 8:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h48 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
RJX19960 · RJX 160+ ICE 102+ REX 2 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h57 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
79212+ RJX 160+ ICE 102 | 9:39 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h14 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
RJX 160+ ICE 102 | 9:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 change | |
ICE 210 · RE 52383 · IC 189 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 210 · IC 2383 · IC 189 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
ICE 210 · S1 · BUS 10192 · EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
ICE 210+ RE96+ EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
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ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | Railjet
EuroNight
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Salzburg and Zurich
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FAQs: Salzburg to Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Zurich by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Zurich
Most Salzburg to Zurich trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Altstetten. Use this guide to compare Salzburg and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Salzburg station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Salzburg Hbf from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Hbf is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Salzburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Imlauer, Stieglitz
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Salzburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Salzburg Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Hbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Europa Salzburg, Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre, H+ Hotel Salzburg.
Getting to Salzburg Liefering from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Liefering is 4 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Liefering train station facilities and services
Salzburg Liefering has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Liefering: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Liefering.
Getting to Salzburg Aiglhof from Salzburg city centre
Salzburg Aiglhof is 1 km from Salzburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Salzburg Aiglhof train station facilities and services
Salzburg Aiglhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Salzburg Aiglhof: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Salzburg Aiglhof.
Which Zurich station do trains from Salzburg arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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