How to travel from Chur to Salzburg

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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 prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 177 miles (285 km)

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$85

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$153

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5h 21m

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4h 51m

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6h 35m

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6h 5m

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4h 12m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $390 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $438 (€350).

The fastest way to travel from Chur to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chur and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chur to Salzburg among Omio's users.

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from Chur to Salzburg

How to get from Chur to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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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
    12:05 AM7h45
    Chur
    7:50 AMSalzburg
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    12:05 AM7h45
    Chur
    7:50 AMSalzburg
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:05 AM7h45
    Chur
    7:50 AMSalzburg
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:15 AM9h00
    Chur
    8:15 PMSalzburg
    $441One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chur to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chur to Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chur and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chur to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $48 (€38).

This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:

A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $76 (€61).

A bus is $390 (€312) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $438 (€350).

The fastest way to travel from Chur to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 48m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 6h 5m.

The distance from Chur to Salzburg is approximately 177 miles (285 km).
The average frequency per day from Chur to Salzburg is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chur to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chur to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Salzburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chur to Salzburg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Chur to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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