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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $18 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$26 (-€22). The journey takes 1h 32m versus 1h 17m 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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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Zell am See is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9248:13 PM1h41Salzburg Hbf9:54 PMZell am See station$221One-way0 transfers
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9248:13 PM1h41Salzburg Hbf9:54 PMZell am See station$221One-way0 transfers
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IR 7189:11 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf10:44 AMZell am See station$481One-way0 transfers
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90410:13 AM1h41Salzburg Hbf11:54 AMZell am See station$221One-way0 transfers
9122:13 PM1h41Salzburg Hbf3:54 PMZell am See station$221One-way0 transfers
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IR 6108:07 AM1h37Salzburg Hbf9:44 AMZell am See station$481One-way1 transfer
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Zell am See as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Zell am See by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn.
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