The train between Salzburg and Zurich takes 5h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Salzburg and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:56 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:53 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf station and arriving at Zuerich Hb station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.
Salzburg to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
Salzburg to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Zurich is 340.4 km. The road distance is 443 km.
Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–90 and the journey takes 5h 24m.