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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$118 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Zurich:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zurich costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $406 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zurich costing on average $454 (€382).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
Tickets start at around $118 (€99) compared to roughly $119 (€100) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€1). The journey takes 5h 38m versus 4h 47m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Zurich
How to get from Salzburg to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 134786:56 AM6h32Salzburg Hbf1:28 PMZurich HB$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 134786:56 AM6h32Salzburg Hbf1:28 PMZurich HB$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- LH1107+
LH57406:50 PM3h00Salzburg Airport9:50 PMZurich Airport$6271One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJX134744:56 PM6h32Salzburg Hbf11:28 PMZurich HB$441One-way0 transfers- RJX19970 · IR 3251+
IC 558+
S 27:56 PM11h28Salzburg Hbf7:24 AMZurich HB$441One-way3 transfers - RJX19970 · IR 3256+
REX 77:56 PM11h56Salzburg Hbf7:52 AMZurich HB$441One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM9h25Salzburg, P+R Süd3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$481One-way1 transfer
EW4334 · EW97628:50 AM6h05Salzburg Airport2:55 PMZurich Airport$2501One-way1 transfer- EW4334 · EW97668:50 AM5h15Salzburg Airport2:05 PMZurich Airport$2911One-way1 transfer
- EW4334 · EW97648:50 AM10h10Salzburg Airport7:00 PMZurich Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zurich:
A bus is $70 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zurich costing on average $118 (€99).
A bus is $406 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zurich costing on average $454 (€382).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
Bus takes on average 7h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Zurich 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 HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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