The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- DKK 295
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- DKK 768
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 5 h 57 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 5 h 57 m
- Trains on Nov 02
- 74
- Distance
- 341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB will cost around DKK 768 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 295.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 74 trains from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB, including 3 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct trains cover the 341 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 .
On Mon, Nov 02 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 DKK 295 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX19970+
REX 7+
IR 32567:56 PM 11h56 Salzburg Hbf 7:52 AM Zurich HB DKK 295 1 One-way 2 transfers
RJX19970 · IR 3251+
IC 558+
S 27:56 PM 11h26 Salzburg Hbf 7:22 AM Zurich HB DKK 295 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJX 162+
IC 78211:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 5:53 PM Zurich HB DKK 303 1 One-way 1 transfer
EC 115 · EC 16412:07 PM 8h13 Salzburg Hbf 8:20 PM Zurich HB DKK 303 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 366+
IC 7705:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 AM Zurich HB DKK 382 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 162+
IC 78211:56 AM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 5:53 PM Zurich HB DKK 303 1 One-way 1 transfer
RJX 1685:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 11:53 PM Zurich HB DKK 382 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJX 1663:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 9:53 PM Zurich HB DKK 382 1 One-way 0 transfers
RJX19976+
EC 164+
IR 2225+
IC 7861:56 PM 5h57 Salzburg Hbf 7:53 PM Zurich HB DKK 382 1 One-way 3 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at DKK 72 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 211 miles (341 km) distance in 5h 3m.
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Journey facts
- Distance211 miles (341 km)
- Average train duration5h 51m
- Cheapest ticket priceDKK 72
- Trains per day7
- Direct trains2
- Fastest train5h 3m
- First train12:30 AM
- Last train6:08 PM
- Cheapest MonthJun
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJul - Sep
- Low SeasonJan - Mar
- Busiest DayTue
- Least Busy DaySat
- Best time to book63 days
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- Operators on this routeÖBB • ÖBB | Euro City (EC) • EuroNight
- High-speed trainsAvailable on this route
- Cross-border trainsAustria–Switzerland services
- Night trainsAvailable on this route
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Frequently asked questions about your Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB trip
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Live departures
Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB trains for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN 40462 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h00 | 9:30 AM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EN 40462 · EN 40414 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h50 | 9:20 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EN 40462 · EN 40414 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h50 | 9:20 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
NJ 466+ EN 40414 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h50 | 9:20 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EN 40462+ NJ 19946+ REX 1+ EC 198 | 2:30 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h58 | 10:28 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EN 414+ IC 185 | 3:55 AM Salzburg Hbf | 9h28 | 1:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RJX 366+ IC 770 | 5:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 11:53 AM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ EC 196 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h23 | 12:28 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
RE5+ NJ 40491+ RJ 13478+ REX 7 | 6:05 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h47 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RJ 13478+ REX 7+ IR 3268 | 6:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 1:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 368+ ICE 104 | 7:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 1:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
EC 212 · 78925 · EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 212+ RE96+ EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 212 · S1 · BUS 10194 · EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 212 · ICE 918 · IC 187 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 212+ ICE 918+ IC 187 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 3:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 212+ DB S1 · Bus10194+ EC 194 | On time 8:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 2:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RJX19960+ REX 7+ IR 3272 | 8:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 3:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 160+ ICE 102 | 9:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 3:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210 · 78931 · EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 210 · IC 1089 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210+ IC 1089 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 5:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 210+ RE96+ EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 210 · S1 · BUS 10192 · EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 210+ DB S1 · Bus10192+ EC 192 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 4:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 210 · 4807 · 3060 · RE 4929 | On time 10:00 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h55 | 4:55 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RJX19962+ REX 7+ IR 3276 | 10:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 5:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 162+ ICE 100 | 11:56 AM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 5:53 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118+ RE96+ EC 190 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 118+ IC 281 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 7:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118 · S1 · BUS 10190 · EC 190 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 118 · IC 281 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 7:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 118+ DB S1 · Bus10190+ EC 190 | On time 12:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 6:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RJX13470+ REX 7+ IR 3280 | 12:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 7:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ EC 164+ IR 2225+ IC 786 | 1:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 7:53 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ EC 164 | 1:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 8:20 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 116+ RE96+ EC 98 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 116+ IC 283 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 116 · 78947 · EC 98 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 116 · IC 283 | On time 2:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 912+ IC 283 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h19 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · IC 283 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h19 | 9:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214+ DB S2 · Bus10098+ EC 98 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · S2 · BUS 10098 · EC 98 | On time 2:04 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h24 | 8:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RJX19982+ REX 7+ IR 3284 | 2:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h56 | 9:52 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 166 | 3:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 9:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 114+ RE96+ EC 96 | 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
EC 114+ DB S1 · Bus10096+ EC 96 | 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 6h28 | 10:28 PM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
EC 114+ ICE 910+ IC 285 | 4:00 PM Salzburg Hbf | 7h23 | 11:23 PM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX 168 | 5:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 5h57 | 11:53 PM Zurich HB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE5+ ICE 990+ RE5 · RB31 | 6:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h16 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
RB45 · RE5+ ICE 990+ RE5 | 6:10 PM Salzburg Hbf | 12h13 | 6:23 AM Zurich HB | 6 transfers | |
RJX19970+ REX 7+ IR 3256 | 7:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h56 | 7:52 AM Zurich HB | 2 transfers | |
RJX19970 · IR 3251+ IC 558+ S 2 | 7:56 PM Salzburg Hbf | 11h26 | 7:22 AM Zurich HB | 3 transfers | |
RE5+ ICE 698+ RE5 · RE3 | 8:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h48 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 4 transfers | |
RB45 · RE5+ ICE 698+ RE5 | 8:08 PM Salzburg Hbf | 10h45 | 6:53 AM Zurich HB | 5 transfers | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), and EuroNight. Night trains available on this route with ÖBB, EuroNight, and Deutsche Bahn. High-speed trains available on this route with ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, and ÖBB | Railjet. Regional trains available on this route with ÖBB and Deutsche Bahn. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
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 | Nightjet
EuroNight
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Salzburg Hbf and Zurich HB
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FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB 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 HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB
Most Salzburg Hbf to Zurich HB trains use the Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Salzburg Hbf and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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 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.




