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Compare train, flight, and bus for Salzburg to Winterthur
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Winterthur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$81 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m 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 Winterthur:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $370 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $427 (€352).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Winterthur
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX19960+
REX 7+
IR 32728:56 AM6h26Salzburg Hbf3:22 PMWinterthur station$421One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
RJX19960+
REX 7+
IR 32728:56 AM6h26Salzburg Hbf3:22 PMWinterthur station$421One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1105 · LH11962:20 PM3h05Salzburg Airport5:25 PMZurich Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 134786:56 AM6h06Salzburg Hbf1:02 PMWinterthur station$971One-way0 transfers
RJ 13478+
S 296:56 AM6h19Salzburg Hbf1:15 PMOberwinterthur$971One-way1 transfer
79010+
ECE 1966:05 AM5h56Salzburg Hbf12:01 PMWinterthur station$991One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM11h10Salzburg, P+R Süd11:20 PMWinterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse$621One-way1 transfer
LH1109+
LH57366:00 AM3h45Salzburg Airport9:45 AMZurich Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
LH1109 · LH11866:00 AM4h40Salzburg Airport10:40 AMZurich Airport$3761One-way1 transfer
LH1103 · LH119010:10 AM3h45Salzburg Airport1:55 PMZurich Airport$4441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Winterthur:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $81 (€67).
A bus is $370 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $427 (€352).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 54m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Winterthur as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus 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 Winterthur, Lagerhausstrasse / Archstrasse.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Winterthur by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Winterthur by train.
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