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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur is to train via Buchs which costs SFr 35 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Winterthur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Winterthur. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Winterthur?

The distance between Salzburg and Winterthur is 472 km. The road distance is 416.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

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

The train from Salzburg Hbf to Winterthur takes 6h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Winterthur train from?

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

Train or fly from Salzburg to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 320 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Salzburg to Winterthur train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Salzburg to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Winterthur is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Salzburg to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Salzburg to Winterthur - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salzburg to Winterthur by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Winterthurtrain Rjx / ...
6h 6m
CHF 60–95
Train via Buchs
cheapest
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Buchs SGtrain rjx 160
2. Take the train from Buchs SG to Winterthurtrain Ir13
6h 29m
CHF 38–160
Drive 416.5 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Winterthurcar 416.5 km
4h 7m
CHF 69–99
Train to Munich International Airport, 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 38m
CHF 117–377
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
5h 57m
CHF 126–314
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 26m
CHF 159–504

Salzburg to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 472.5 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Winterthur every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–95 and the journey takes 6h 6m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Swiss, and Eurowings fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) 4 times a day.

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