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Compare train and bus for Zell am See to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zell am See to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $622.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $622 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zell am See to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Zell am See to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Vienna:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zell am See to Vienna costing on average $59.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Vienna costing on average $622.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31. The journey takes 4h 24m versus 4h 23m 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 Zell am See to Vienna
How to get from Zell am See to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zell am See to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IR 15511+
RJ 8598:15 AM 5h21 Zell am See station 1:36 PM Vienna $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
IR 15511+
RJ 8598:15 AM 5h21 Zell am See station 1:36 PM Vienna $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
IR 515+
ICE 116+
RJX1997712:15 PM 4h17 Zell am See station 4:32 PM Vienna $84 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
IR 513+
RJ 75110:15 AM 5h21 Zell am See station 3:36 PM Vienna $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
IR 15511+
RJ 5518:15 AM 6h42 Zell am See station 2:57 PM Vienna Airport $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
921 · 9311:04 PM 9h18 Zell am See station 10:22 PM Vienna Westbahnhof $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA702+
BA26251:20 PM 9h10 Salzburg Airport 10:30 PM Vienna International Airport $318 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Vienna:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zell am See to Vienna costing on average $59.
A bus is $573 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Vienna costing on average $622.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 8h 38m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zell am See and Vienna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zell am See station and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with British Airways, Austrian Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Westbahn.
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