Zurich to Salzburg train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Salzburg
Fastest Journey
5 h 22 m
Average
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
340 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Salzburg every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Salzburg
 | Distance | 211 miles (340 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 22 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $81 (€70) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn or EuroNight |
Trains from Zurich to Salzburg cover the 211 miles (340 km) long route taking on average 5 h 22 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | S-Bahn or EuroNight. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $63 (€55), but the average price of train tickets is $81 (€70). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB from Zurich to Salzburg trains
Travel between Zurich and Salzburg from $63 (€55) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet and ÖBB! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Zurich and Salzburg. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Zurich to Salzburg by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.
Enjoy a smooth and easy journey from Zurich to Salzburg with ÖBB Nightjet! As an official travel partner of ÖBB Nightjet, Omio can help you search current train schedules and timetables from ÖBB Nightjet, compare the best routes to Salzburg from Zurich as well as the class fares available for this route (including information on baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), and buy the most affordable ÖBB Nightjet Zurich to Salzburg train ticket available today. If you search for ÖBB Nightjet tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless rather than needing to wait in a line at the train station in person to purchase tickets. Once you find your ideal route, book your one-way train from Zurich to Salzburg on Omio or in the Omio app in just a few simple steps. You can then sit back and enjoy the 211 miles (340 km) journey to Salzburg from Zurich with ease and comfort on a train with ÖBB Nightjet.
Train tickets from Zürich to Salzburg: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Zürich - Salzburg 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 5% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Zürich - Salzburg with 2 months in advance you save up to about 0% compared to the initial price.
- By booking 3 months in advance, you could save up to 8%.
- On Omio you can find all offers, train times and prices for train travel in Europe, the U.S., and Canada.
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Salzburg
Travel by train between Zurich, Switzerland and Salzburg, Austria is: Unrestricted.
Is international entry into Salzburg from Zurich restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Zurich?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Salzburg, Austria?
The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Recommended
The above information was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Zurich and Salzburg closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Salzburg to Zurich is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Switzerland from Austria?
Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Salzburg?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Regional advice
Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Zurich from Salzburg here.
There are a few train stations in Zurich to start your route from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. In Salzburg you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Salzburg Hbf, Salzburg Aigen and Salzburg Aiglhof.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zürich HB, which is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.
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