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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€90 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
6h 24m Average total duration Fastest 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Zurich to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Zurich 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 Zurich to Salzburg.
There are 2 travel options from Zurich to Salzburg: bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€30).
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Salzburg:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train with an average ticket price of $39 (€35) from Zurich to Salzburg.
The fastest way from Zurich to Salzburg is by train with an average journey time of 5 h 23 min.
There are alternative travel options to Salzburg that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h on average.
The distance is approximately 211 miles (340 km) from Zurich to Salzburg.
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Salzburg is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Zurich to Salzburg:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf).
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Zurich to Salzburg depart from Zurich HB to Salzburg Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Salzburg:
- You can take a bus from Zurich to Salzburg with Ourbus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $33 (€30) with Ourbus from Zurich to Salzburg.
- You can go to Salzburg from Zurich by train with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB Nightjet or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You'll see cheap train tickets for $39 (€35) with ÖBB from Zurich to Salzburg on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Salzburg with the following travel companies:
- Direct train available with ÖBB or ÖBB Nightjet 2 direct trains per day.
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 from Zurich to Salzburg.
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