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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chur to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chur to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $102.
A bus is $759 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $822.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $150 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 5h 0m versus 4h 12m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Chur to Salzburg
How to get from Chur to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chur to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM6h25Chur, Bahnhofplatz9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 AM6h25Chur, Bahnhofplatz9:05 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH5741+
LH11086:55 PM3h10Zurich Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2821One-way1 transfer
Other options
IR 2354 · S 4 · S 3 · S 14:11 AM7h48Chur station11:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$671One-way5 transfers- IR 2210 · EC 97+
790197:42 AM6h04Chur station1:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$951One-way2 transfers - IR 2226+
EC 195+RE53:42 PM6h00Chur station9:42 PMSalzburg Hbf$1741One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM8h15Chur, Bahnhofplatz11:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM8h20Chur, Bahnhofplatz8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM7h25Chur, Bahnhofplatz6:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$431One-way1 transfer
- LH1191 · LH11062:35 PM3h25Zurich Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
- LH1197 · LH11086:05 PM4h00Zurich Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
- LH1189 · LH11061:40 PM4h20Zurich Airport6:00 PMSalzburg Airport$3351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $102.
A bus is $759 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $822.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chur and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chur station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chur, Bahnhofplatz and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Cityjet to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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