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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Lachen is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Lachen is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Lachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Lachen 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 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Lachen?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Lachen SZ via Sargans and Ziegelbrücke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Lachen?

The distance between Salzburg and Lachen is 432 km. The road distance is 396.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Lachen without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Salzburg to Lachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Lachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Lachen train from?

Salzburg to Lachen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Lachen?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Lachen is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Salzburg to Lachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Lachen train arrive?

Salzburg to Lachen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Lachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Lachen is 397 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Salzburg to Lachen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Salzburg to Lachen?

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Where can I stay near Lachen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Sarganstrain Rjx
6h 3m
CHF 74–128
Train via Buchs
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Buchs SGtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Uznachtrain S4
7h 26m
CHF 49–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus 127 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
8h 35m
CHF 50–90
Drive 396.8 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Lachencar 396.8 km
4h 54m
CHF 66–94
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
5h 20m
CHF 130–411
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lachen SZtrain
6h 39m
CHF 139–348
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 50m
CHF 166–490

Salzburg to Lachen by train

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Distance: 432 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Lachen, Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland?

Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Sargans every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Lachen SZ via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 8h 35m.

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