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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Zurich 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 Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Zurich?

The distance between Salzburg and Zurich is 503 km. The road distance is 442.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 100.

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

The train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb takes 6h 32m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Zurich?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Zurich is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 43m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Salzburg to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Salzburg to Zurich train arrive?

Salzburg to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Salzburg to Zurich by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
6h 32m
CHF 23–100
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
7h
CHF 20–24
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 43m
CHF 33–65
Drive 442.9 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Zurichcar 442.9 km
4h 26m
CHF 73–105
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
7h 58m
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 43m
CHF 123–372
Fly Salzburg Airport to Zurich Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane SZG - ZRH
6h 2m
CHF 126–276
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 58m
CHF 156–479

Salzburg to Zurich by train

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Distance: 502.7 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Railjet operates a train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 6h 32m. Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Zurich Bus Station via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, and Munich central bus station in around 7h 43m.

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