What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf is to night train which costs SFr 20 - SFr 24 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zürich Hbf?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf 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 43m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Zürich Hbf?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

The distance between Salzburg and Zürich Hbf is 469 km. The road distance is 442.2 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zürich Hbf bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zürich Hbf train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf is to train via Buchs which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 280 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Salzburg to Zürich Hbf bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Zürich Hbf train arrive?

Salzburg to Zürich Hbf train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Buchs Sg station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Zürich Hbf is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf?

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Salzburg to Zürich Hbf - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Salzburg to Zürich Hbf by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
6h 27m
CHF 69–183
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h
CHF 20–24
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 43m
CHF 32–60
Drive 442.2 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zürich Hbfcar 442.2 km
4h 24m
CHF 72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
6h 32m
CHF 65–100
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 7m
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 21m
CHF 121–360
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
5h 43m
CHF 125–273
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
5h 55m
CHF 155–475

Salzburg to Zürich Hbf by train

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Distance: 469.4 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Zürich Hbf, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb via Buchs Sg in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zürich Hbf via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Munich central bus station, and Zurich Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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