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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $70, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zell am See:
A train is $242 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zell am See costing on average $312 (€252).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
Tickets start at around $70 (€56) compared to roughly $172 (€139) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $102 (€83). The journey takes 6h 8m versus 5h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Zurich to Zell am See by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Zell am See is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- EC 193+
RJX19919 · IR 613+
REX 11:32 PM6h42Zurich HB8:14 PMZell am See station$621One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- EC 193+RJX19919 · IR 613+REX 11:32 PM6h42Zurich HB8:14 PMZell am See station$621One-way3 transfers
Fastest
LH5741+
LH11086:55 PM3h10Zurich Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$10011One-way1 transfer
Other options
EN 40465+
S 89:32 PM8h24Zurich HB5:56 AMZell am See station$711One-way1 transfer- EC 195+RJX19937 · IR 6153:32 PM6h42Zurich HB10:14 PMZell am See station$741One-way2 transfers
- EC 99+RJX19915 · IR 5199:32 AM6h42Zurich HB4:14 PMZell am See station$931One-way2 transfers
EW7763 · EW43454:00 PM6h40Zurich Airport10:40 PMSalzburg Airport$3461One-way1 transfer- EW9763 · EW43393:40 PM5h00Zurich Airport8:40 PMSalzburg Airport$4951One-way1 transfer
OS144+
RJ 650+EC 462+S 86:55 PM11h01Zurich Airport5:56 AMZell am See station$5901One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zell am See:
A train is $242 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zell am See costing on average $312 (€252).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 34m.
Train takes on average 6h 38m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Zell am See as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Zell am See by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Zell am See by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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