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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Switzerland is to train which costs SFr 22 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Switzerland 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 47m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Switzerland?

The distance between Salzburg and Switzerland is 471 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Salzburg to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Salzburg to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Switzerland is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Salzburg to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Switzerland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salzburg to Switzerland?

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
5h 27m
CHF 23–40
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 / ...
7h 47m
CHF 34–67
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zurichcar 442.9 km
4h 26m
CHF 73–105
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 127–384
Train via Salzburg Hbf
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
6h 35m
CHF 67–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain Re5
2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 2m
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
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 123–373
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
6h
CHF 131–366

Salzburg to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 471.1 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and 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 Zürich Stadelhofen via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 7h 47m.

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