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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 201 miles (325 km)
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€94 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Winterthur is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Winterthur:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $59 (€47).
A bus is $145 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Winterthur costing on average $188 (€149).
Other travel options to Winterthur take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 11h 10m.
- 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, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Winterthur station.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- 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, ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn to go to Winterthur by train.
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