How to travel from Salzburg to Kloten

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Kloten

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Kloten among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 23m. 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 $71, while a train costs an average of $135.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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$135

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$71

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$66

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6h 23m

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5h 53m

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7h 12m

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6h 42m

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5h 15m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is a bus with an average price of $71.

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

A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kloten costing on average $135.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Kloten take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Kloten including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Kloten among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $135 compared to roughly $66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$69. The journey takes 5h 53m versus 5h 15m 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.

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from Salzburg to Kloten

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

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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Railjet
    5:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    12:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Railjet
    5:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    12:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Railjet
    5:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    12:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Railjet
    7:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    2:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Railjet
    9:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    4:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • Railjet
    11:56 AM6h09
    Salzburg
    6:05 PMKloten
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Kloten

Travel to Kloten 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 Salzburg to Kloten.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Kloten including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is a bus with an average price of $71.

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

A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Kloten costing on average $135.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is by train with an average journey time of 6h 23m.

Other travel options to Kloten take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 12m.

The distance from Salzburg to Kloten is approximately 208 miles (336 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Kloten is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Kloten 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 Salzburg to Kloten:
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Kloten, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Kloten by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kloten by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Kloten:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Kloten often also extend their vacation to go to Interlaken, Colmar, Strasbourg, Zurich, Mulhouse. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kloten and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Kloten to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A visit to Kloten can be comfortably enjoyed in 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions and enjoy the surrounding Swiss landscape.

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