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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 €72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €72, while a flight costs an average of €460.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €460 Average price | €140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Zell am See to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Zell am See to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Zurich:
A train is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Zurich costing on average €460.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €140 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €68. The journey takes 6h 7m 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.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM 3h10 Zell am See 7:10 PM Zurich €149 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 PM 3h10 Zell am See 7:10 PM Zurich €149 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 3h10 Zell am See 7:10 PM Zurich €149 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:40 AM 6h25 Zell am See 2:05 PM Zurich €295 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 AM 7h05 Zell am See 2:05 PM Zurich €350 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zell am See to Zurich:
A train is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zell am See to Zurich costing on average €460.
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 37m.
- 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, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | S-Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Swiss, Eurowings, GetJet Airlines to go to Zurich by flight.
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