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How to get fromZurich to Salzkammergut Mountainsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Salzkammergut Mountains by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Salzburg Hbftrain train Rjx
    7h 59m
    €173–399

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Salzburg Southbus bus 864 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Hallein Bahnhof to Russbach Ortsmittebus bus 470
    9h 28m
    €62–104

  3. Drive 492.4 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Salzkammergut Mountainscar car 492.4 km
    5h 5m
    €85–123

  4. Fly to Munich International Airport, train, line 470 bus

    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
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Golling-Abtenautrain train
    4. Take the bus from Golling-Abtenau Bahnhof to Russbach Ortsmittebus bus
    7h 6m
    €151–603

  5. Train via Wörgl

    1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl Hbftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Golling-Abtenautrain train 711 / ...
    9h 41m
    €93–480

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Bregenz Riedenburg to Salzburg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hallein Bahnhof to Russbach Ortsmittebus bus 470
    10h 42m
    €137–284

  7. Fly to Salzburg Airport, train, line 470 bus

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane plane ZRH - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Golling-Abtenautrain train
    3. Take the bus from Golling-Abtenau Bahnhof to Russbach Ortsmittebus bus
    7h 56m
    €159–413

  8. Fly to Graz Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane plane ZRH - GRZ
    2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Selzthaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Selzthal to Bad Goiserntrain train
    8h 37m
    €243–494

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 529.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Salzkammergut Mountains, Austria?

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzkammergut Mountains via Buchs Sg, Salzburg Hbf, and Golling-Abtenau in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Salzkammergut Mountains via Munich central bus station, Salzburg South, Salzburg Ginzkeyplatz, Hallein Bahnhof, and Russbach Ortsmitte in around 9h 28m.

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