What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zurich is to train which costs SFr 21 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Salzburg South and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zurich?

The distance between Salzburg and Zurich is 469 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 40.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Zurich?

The train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HB takes 5h 24m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zurich bus from?

Salzburg to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zurich train from?

Salzburg to Zurich train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Zurich?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zurich is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Salzburg to Zurich bus arrive?

Salzburg to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Salzburg to Zurich train arrive?

Salzburg to Zurich train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Zurich is 443 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Salzburg to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Zurich?

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Where can I stay near Zurich?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
5h 24m
CHF 21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N981 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
7h 34m
CHF 32–65
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zurichcar 442.9 km
4h 26m
CHF 72–104
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
4h 43m
CHF 122–360
Train via Sbg. F.-Hanusch-Platz
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
7h 39m
CHF 67–102

Salzburg to Zurich by train

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Distance: 469.4 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zurich, Switzerland?

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–40 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zurich Bus Station via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Munich central bus station in around 7h 34m.

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