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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. 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 $57, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$657 Average price | $102 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Winterthur:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $600 (€495) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $657 (€542).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $102 (€84) compared to roughly $63 (€52) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-38.95 (€-32.11). The journey takes 5h 55m versus 4h 54m 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 Winterthur by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:10 AM11h10Salzburg9:20 PMWinterthur$891One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM11h10Salzburg9:20 PMWinterthur$891One-way0 transfers
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- 10:10 AM11h10Salzburg9:20 PMWinterthur$891One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Winterthur:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $600 (€495) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $657 (€542).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Winterthur 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 Winterthur station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings to go to Winterthur by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Winterthur by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB to go to Winterthur by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB.
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