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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $150.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $338 Average price | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zell am See:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zell am See costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zell am See costing on average $338 (€276).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Zell am See
How to get from Budapest to Zell am See by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Zell am See is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EC 140+
IC 642+
IR 7128:30 AM8h14Budapest Keleti4:44 PMZell am See station$1051One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
EC 140+
IC 642+
IR 7128:30 AM8h14Budapest Keleti4:44 PMZell am See station$1051One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH16836:00 AM1h20Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport7:20 AMMunich Airport$4661One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 142+
IC 646+
IR 71010:30 AM8h14Budapest Keleti6:44 PMZell am See station$1131One-way2 transfers
RJX 62+
RJ 750+
IR 5129:30 AM8h14Budapest Keleti5:44 PMZell am See station$1451One-way2 transfers
RJX 64 · IR 510+
RJ 85811:30 AM8h14Budapest Keleti7:44 PMZell am See station$1451One-way2 transfers
LH1343 · LH11025:55 AM3h50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:45 AMSalzburg Airport$3231One-way1 transfer
LO532 · LO3538:25 PM22h25Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:50 PMMunich Airport$3691One-way1 transfer
LO538 · LO3535:35 PM25h15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport6:50 PMMunich Airport$3691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zell am See:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zell am See costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $258 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zell am See costing on average $338 (€276).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
Train takes on average 7h 42m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Zell am See as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zell am See by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Zell am See by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), RegioJet a.s. to go to Zell am See by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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