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Compare bus and train for Salzburg to Zwickau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zwickau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 13m. 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 $65, while a flight costs an average of $658.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$148 Average price | $658 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Zwickau
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Zwickau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zwickau:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zwickau costing on average $148.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zwickau costing on average $658.
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$63. The journey takes 6h 15m versus 4h 34m 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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How to get from Salzburg to Zwickau by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Zwickau is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:35 PM 4h30 Salzburg 10:05 PM Zwickau $777 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
5:35 PM 4h30 Salzburg 10:05 PM Zwickau $777 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:35 PM 4h30 Salzburg 10:05 PM Zwickau $777 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Zwickau:
A bus is $84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Zwickau costing on average $148.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Zwickau costing on average $658.
Other travel options to Zwickau take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 45m.
Bus takes on average 8h 5m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Zwickau as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Zwickau, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Zwickau (Sachs) Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zwickau by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zwickau by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Zwickau by flight.
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