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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 49m.

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 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Winterthur via Salzburg South and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Winterthur via Bregenz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Winterthur?

The distance between Salzburg and Winterthur is 479 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 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Salzburg to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Winterthur bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Winterthur train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Winterthur is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 310 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Salzburg to Winterthur bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Winterthur train arrive?

Salzburg to Winterthur train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Bregenz 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Salzburg to Winterthur?

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

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There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Winterthur by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Bregenztrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Winterthurtrain Ec
6h 52m
CHF 73–155
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N884 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Winterthurbus FlixBus 141
8h 49m
CHF 37–56
Drive 416.5 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Winterthurcar 416.5 km
4h 7m
CHF 80–116
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 50m
CHF 92–252
Train via Altstätten
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Hohenemstrain 11970 / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Winterthurtrain Ir13
7h 24m
CHF 96–149
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
5h 37m
CHF 135–303
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 42m
CHF 148–391

Salzburg to Winterthur by train

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Distance: 479 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Winterthur via Bregenz in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Winterthur via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Munich central bus station in around 8h 49m.

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