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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 an average ticket price of €205 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €205, while a flight costs an average of €479.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€205 Average price Cheapest | €479 Average price |
9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Zermatt to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Zermatt to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Salzburg:
A train is €275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Salzburg costing on average €479.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:35 AM 5h00 Zermatt 11:35 AM Salzburg €225 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:35 AM 5h00 Zermatt 11:35 AM Salzburg €225 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:10 AM 4h10 Zermatt 12:20 PM Salzburg €466 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:50 PM 4h15 Zermatt 7:05 PM Salzburg €225 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:45 PM 15h15 Zermatt 10:00 AM Salzburg €461 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zermatt to Salzburg:
A train is €275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zermatt to Salzburg costing on average €479.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 26m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains 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 Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB to go to Salzburg by train.
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