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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 $68. 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 $68, and a flight costs an average of $162.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$151 Average price Cheapest | $341 Average price |
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zermatt to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
R 41+
IC 817+RJX 1699:37 AM10h26Zermatt Bhf8:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$1991One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- R 41+IC 817+RJX 1699:37 AM10h26Zermatt Bhf8:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$1991One-way2 transfers
Fastest
LH1191 · LH11062:35 PM3h10Zurich Airport5:45 PMSalzburg Airport$12281One-way1 transfer
Other options
- R 41+IC 966 · IC 715+RJX 1678:37 AM9h26Zermatt Bhf6:03 PMSalzburg Hbf$2151One-way3 transfers
- R 42+IC 618 · IC 717+
EC 19310:06 AM8h52Zermatt Bhf6:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$4221One-way4 transfers - R 42+EC 60+IC 713+EC 1918:06 AM8h52Zermatt Bhf4:58 PMSalzburg Hbf$4221One-way4 transfers
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BA26248:45 PM15h15Geneva International Airport12:00 PMSalzburg Airport$6641One-way1 transfer- BA755+BA26249:25 PM14h35Geneva International Airport12:00 PMSalzburg Airport$6641One-way1 transfer
- LH5745+LH110410:15 AM3h20Geneva International Airport1:35 PMSalzburg Airport$9091One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Salzburg:
A train is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Salzburg costing on average $162 (€130).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
- 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zermatt Bhf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Swiss to go to Salzburg by flight.
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