How to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg

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Compare train and flight for Zermatt to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zermatt to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €55, and a flight costs an average of €189.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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Flight

€105

Average price

Cheapest

€383

Average price

8h 49m

Average total duration

8h 19m

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30m

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5h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.3 - 2.7kg

CO2 emissions

ÖBB

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SWISS

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from Zermatt to Salzburg

How to get from Zermatt to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Lufthansa
04:10AM4h05
Zermatt
08:15AMSalzburg
$2781One-way
0 transfers

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Lufthansa
04:10AM4h05
Zermatt
08:15AMSalzburg
$2781One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa
04:10AM4h05
Zermatt
08:15AMSalzburg
$2781One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Lufthansa
08:15AM7h55
Zermatt
04:10PMSalzburg
$7851One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
05:15AM10h55
Zermatt
04:10PMSalzburg
$7871One-way
0 transfers
Lufthansa
01:35PM6h55
Zermatt
08:30PMSalzburg
$7921One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zermatt to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zermatt to Salzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zermatt and Salzburg including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg is a train with an average price of $69 (€55).

This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Salzburg:

A train is $170 (€134) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Salzburg costing on average $239 (€189).

The fastest way to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

The distance from Zermatt to Salzburg is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Zermatt to Salzburg is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zermatt and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zermatt to Salzburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zermatt Bhf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zermatt to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SWISS to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Salzburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Zermatt to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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