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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbftrain train rjx 167
    5h 23m
    €23–45

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus bus N948 / ...
    7h 3m
    €38–73

  3. Drive 441.9 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Salzburgcar car 441.9 km
    4h 22m
    €77–111

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane plane ZRH - MUC
    2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    4h 55m
    €128–477

  5. Train via Salzburg Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbftrain train Rjx
    6h 43m
    €72–106

  6. Train via Bregenz

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Bregenz to Salzburg Hbftrain train Rjx
    7h 15m
    €100–262

Zurich to Salzburg by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 469.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Zürich HB to Salzburg Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €23–45 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Salzburg Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, and Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R in around 7h 3m.

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