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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $43, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zell am See:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Zell am See costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $92 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 4h 53m versus 4h 28m 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 Vienna to Zell am See
How to get from Vienna to Zell am See by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Zell am See is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 854+IR 6166:24 PM5h25Vienna Hbf11:49 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 854+IR 6166:24 PM5h25Vienna Hbf11:49 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- RJX19970+
EC 213+IR 6185:28 PM4h16Vienna Hbf9:44 PMZell am See station$681One-way2 transfers
Other options
- RJ 854+IR 6166:02 PM5h47Vienna Airport11:49 PMZell am See station$311One-way1 transfer
IC 407+
R 35:39 AM4h43Vienna Hbf10:22 AMZell am See station$561One-way1 transfer- IC 848+RJ 551+IR 6104:57 AM4h47Vienna Hbf9:44 AMZell am See station$561One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Zell am See:
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Zell am See costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Zell am See as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, České dráhy (ČD), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Zell am See by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Zell am See by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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