The train between Zurich and Salzburg takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Salzburg. 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 2:32 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 9:04 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zurich station and arriving at Salzburg station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
Zurich to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zurich to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Salzburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Zurich and Salzburg is 340.4 km. The road distance is 503 km.
Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily.