You can get from Salzburg to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
To get from Salzburg to Zurich on Jul 04 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 211 miles (340 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Train • $48 (€43) • 5 h 24 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 211 miles (340 km) to Zurich from Salzburg. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus or Deutsche Bahn with connection among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Salzburg to Zurich.
International travel from Salzburg, Austria to Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 7/2/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Salzburg to Zurich.
Return travel to Salzburg, Austria from Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Austria is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Austria:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Austria to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Salzburg, Austria was last verified on 6/27/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Salzburg from Zurich.
There are 4 travel options from Salzburg to Zurich: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zurich is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
Taking a ferry is about $96 (€86) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $96 (€86) for this trip.
Taking a ferry is usually $11 (€10) less than taking a flight to Zurich, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.
A ferry is $48 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zurich costing on average $48 (€43).
The fastest way from Salzburg to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 24 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 7 h on average.
In comparison, going by flight can take 0 h 0 min on average.
In comparison, getting to Zurich by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
The distance from Salzburg to Zurich is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Salzburg to Zurich as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Salzburg to Zurich:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Salzburg to Zurich with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Zurich as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Zurich from Salzburg.
When planning your trip from Salzburg to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Salzburg to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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