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Mozart's Birthplace
Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse, displaying instruments, documents, and rooms that illuminate the composer's early life.
Cheapest price
zł343
Average price
zł382
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
369 km
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.
The average ticket from Zurich to Salzburg will cost around zł382 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł343.
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Salzburg without transferring at least 3 times.
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596+
15124
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+
61826 · 15114
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+
61826 · 15114
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+
15114 · 61826
ICE 108 · 10921+
61829
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596+
15124
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+
61826 · 15114
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 4158+
15144
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+
15114 · 61826
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 4158+
61824Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł161. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł161, and a flight costs an average of zł337.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł620 Average price | zł230 Average price Cheapest | zł696 Average price | zł257 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Salzburg:
A bus is zł390 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Salzburg costing on average zł620.
A bus is zł466 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Salzburg costing on average zł696.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 48m.
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Tickets start at around zł620 compared to roughly zł257 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-362.95. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 4158+ 15144 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h53 | 3:52 PM Wahlbach(Kr Siegen) | 4 transfers | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 4158+ 15144 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h49 | 3:48 PM Burbach(Kr Siegen) | 4 transfers | |
IC 794 · ICE 372 · 4158+ 15144 | 8:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h35 | 3:34 PM Niederdresselndorf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+ 61826 · 15114 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h35 | 4:34 PM Niederdresselndorf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+ 61826 · 15114 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h53 | 4:52 PM Wahlbach(Kr Siegen) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108 · ICE 2588+ 15114 · 61826 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h49 | 4:48 PM Burbach(Kr Siegen) | 3 transfers | |
ICE 108 · 10921+ 61829 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h11 | 5:10 PM Burbach(Kr Siegen) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 · 10921+ 61829 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h07 | 5:06 PM Wahlbach(Kr Siegen) | 2 transfers | |
ICE 108 · 10921+ 61829 | On time 9:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h25 | 5:24 PM Niederdresselndorf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 370+ 61830 · 15124 | On time 10:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h35 | 6:34 PM Niederdresselndorf | 2 transfers | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · ICE 596+ 15124 | 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 6h35 | 6:34 PM Niederdresselndorf | 4 transfers | |
IC 770 · ICE 106 · 10925+ 61833 | 11:59 AM Zurich HB | 7h25 | 7:24 PM Niederdresselndorf | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Zurich to Salzburg run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł216 but you can travel from only zł161 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:59. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (369 km) distance in 6h 35m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price zł216 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 6h 35m |
First train 5:53 AM |
Last train 9:59 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 91 days |
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Most Zurich to Salzburg trains use the Zürich HB to Niederdresselndorf station pair. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Salzburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
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 options include: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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