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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 $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 $58, while a flight costs an average of $751.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $751 Average price | $147 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chur to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Chur to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $109.
A bus is $693 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $751.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
Tickets start at around $109 compared to roughly $147 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38. The journey takes 5h 6m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 2206 · RJX19983+
S 25:42 AM 5h20 Chur station 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf $49 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 2206 · RJX19983+S 2
5:42 AM 5h20 Chur station 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf $49 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- IR 2206 · RJX19983+S 2
5:42 AM 5h20 Chur station 11:02 AM Salzburg Hbf $49 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- IR 2212+EC 163+RJX19977
8:42 AM 5h21 Chur station 2:03 PM Salzburg Hbf $49 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 2208 · RJX 161
6:42 AM 5h21 Chur station 12:03 PM Salzburg Hbf $49 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 2210 · RJX19985+S 2
7:42 AM 5h20 Chur station 1:02 PM Salzburg Hbf $117 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chur to Salzburg:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $109.
A bus is $693 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chur to Salzburg costing on average $751.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer, GetJet Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, Westbahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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