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

The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Salzburg is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Salzburg is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Switzerland and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Salzburg Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz via Munich central bus station and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Switzerland and Salzburg?

No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Salzburg Hbf via Zuerich Hb and Buchs Sg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Switzerland to Salzburg?

The distance between Switzerland and Salzburg is 471 km. The road distance is 441.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Switzerland to Salzburg without a car is to train via Buchs which takes 7h 37m and costs €70 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Switzerland to Salzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Salzburg bus from?

Switzerland to Salzburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Switzerland to Salzburg train from?

Switzerland to Salzburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Switzerland to Salzburg?

The best way to get from Switzerland to Salzburg is to train via Buchs which takes 7h 37m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Switzerland to Salzburg bus arrive?

Switzerland to Salzburg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Munich - Bus Station.

Where does the Switzerland to Salzburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Switzerland to Salzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Salzburg is 442 km. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Switzerland to Salzburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Salzburg?

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Train via Buchs
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 37m
€71–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus N948 / ...
8h 7m
€40–79
Drive 441.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Salzburgcar 441.9 km
4h 22m
€77–111
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
4h 55m
€128–487
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
7h 46m
€73–115
Train via Bregenz
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain Rjx
8h 18m
€98–265
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BSL - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain
5h 57m
€137–508

Switzerland to Salzburg by train

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Distance: 471.2 km
Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Salzburg, Austria?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Salzburg Hbf via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Buchs Sg in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Salzburg Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz via Zürich HB, Zürich, Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 8h 7m.

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