How to travel from Zurich to Salzburg

International travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Salzburg, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Salzburg if traveling from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Salzburg, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Salzburg from Zurich.

The current restriction level for returning to Zurich, Switzerland from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Zurich, Switzerland from Salzburg, Austria?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zurich from Salzburg?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Zurich from Salzburg here.

You can travel to Salzburg from Zurich 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Salzburg is by taking a bus with an average price of $22 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options to Salzburg:

A bus is $18 (€16) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Salzburg costing on average $40 (€35).

A bus is $68 (€59) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Zurich to Salzburg costing on average $89 (€78).

The quickest way to travel from Zurich to Salzburg is by train, which takes on average 10 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 7 h 57 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Salzburg by flight can take on average 0 h 0 min.

The distance is approximately 211 miles (340 km) from Zurich to Salzburg.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Salzburg is:

• Around 1 bus per day.
• 12 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Zurich to Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Salzburg:

• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Salzburg, Hbf Bahnsteig.
• Flights mostly leave from Zurich Airport and tend to arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zürich HB and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Zurich to Salzburg tickets on Omio for $89 (€78).

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• You'll find 6 direct trains per day with ÖBB.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Salzburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Zurich and Salzburg.

When planning your trip from Zurich to Salzburg, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing on average $22 (€19) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $40 (€35) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $89 (€78) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Zurich to Salzburg online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.