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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 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.
Other travel options to Kloten take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
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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How to get from Salzburg to Kloten by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Kloten is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:56 AM6h09Salzburg12:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
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5:56 AM6h09Salzburg12:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
5:56 AM6h09Salzburg12:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
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7:56 AM6h09Salzburg2:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
9:56 AM6h09Salzburg4:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
11:56 AM6h09Salzburg6:05 PMKloten$1121One-way1 transfer
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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.
Other travel options to Kloten take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 12m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Kloten by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Kloten by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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