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Compare train and flight for Zell am See to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zell am See to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €55, while a train costs an average of €55.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€55 Average price Cheapest | €139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 42m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Zurich:
A train is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Zurich costing on average €265.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Flight takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €139 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €85. The journey takes 6h 12m versus 5h 32m 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 Zurich
How to get from Zell am See to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zell am See to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 518 · RJX19912+
EC 19011:45 AM6h43Zell am See station6:28 PMZurich HB€351One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 518 · RJX19912+EC 19011:45 AM6h43Zell am See station6:28 PMZurich HB€351One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1105 · LH11962:20 PM3h05Salzburg Airport5:25 PMZurich Airport€2651One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IR 610 · RJX19910+
REX 1+EC 1929:45 AM6h43Zell am See station4:28 PMZurich HB€351One-way3 transfers - IR 612 · RJX19938+REX 1+EC 1947:45 AM6h43Zell am See station2:28 PMZurich HB€351One-way3 transfers
- EC 13472+
S 82:03 PM7h25Zell am See station9:28 PMZurich HB€351One-way1 transfer
- LH1109+
LH57366:20 AM3h25Salzburg Airport9:45 AMZurich Airport€2651One-way1 transfer - LH1109 · LH11866:20 AM4h20Salzburg Airport10:40 AMZurich Airport€2651One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH11982:20 PM4h55Salzburg Airport7:15 PMZurich Airport€2651One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Zurich:
A train is €211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Zurich costing on average €265.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zell am See and Zurich as scheduled services by train 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 Zell am See station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings to go to Zurich by flight.
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