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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 $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $784.
Distance: 198 miles (320 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $784 Average price | $166 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Zell am See
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Zell am See, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zell am See:
A train is $686 (€577) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zell am See costing on average $784 (€659).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
Tickets start at around $98 (€82) compared to roughly $166 (€140) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $69 (€58). The journey takes 6h 6m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Zell am See
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.
IC 761+
EC 1638:07 AM6h02Zurich HB2:09 PMZell am See station$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- IC 761+EC 1638:07 AM6h02Zurich HB2:09 PMZell am See station$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH1197 · LH12667:50 PM2h45Zurich Airport10:35 PMSalzburg Airport$5001One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EC 1638:00 AM6h09Zurich HB2:09 PMZell am See station$381One-way0 transfers
- IR 3259 · RJX13477 · IR 717+
REX 78:08 AM7h06Zurich HB3:14 PMZell am See station$381One-way3 transfers
EW7763 · EW43553:45 PM5h10Zurich Airport8:55 PMSalzburg Airport$2921One-way1 transfer- LH1199 · LH12607:00 AM3h05Zurich Airport10:05 AMSalzburg Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
LH5683+LH12642:25 PM3h50Zurich Airport6:15 PMSalzburg Airport$3311One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Zell am See:
A train is $686 (€577) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Zell am See costing on average $784 (€659).
Other travel options to Zell am See take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 36m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Zell am See station.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Zell am See by flight.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Zell am See by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
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