The cheapest and fastest trains from Zell am See to Salzburg
Cheapest price
€51
Average price
€53
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zell am See to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zell am See to Salzburg will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €51.
Of the 6 trains that leave Zell am See for Salzburg on Tue, Feb 24, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest trains will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 515+
ICE 116
IR 711
IR 715+
IC 794
D 817
IR 715
IR 711
IR 515+
ICE 116
IR 715+
IC 794
IR 715
D 817Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Zell am See to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zell am See to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €39.
Distance: 56 km
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€45 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zell am See to Salzburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Zell am See to Salzburg trains for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 PM Zell am See | 1h38 | 6:53 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 PM Zell am See | 1h38 | 8:53 PM Salzburg | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, February 24 | |||||
D 817 | 4:10 AM Zell am See station | 1h43 | 5:53 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 711 | 8:15 AM Zell am See station | 1h34 | 9:49 AM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 515+ ICE 116 | 11:15 AM Zell am See station | 1h38 | 12:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 715+ IC 794 | 12:15 PM Zell am See station | 1h38 | 1:53 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IR 715 | 12:15 PM Zell am See station | 1h42 | 1:57 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zell am See to Salzburg
Trains from Zell am See to Salzburg run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Westbahn from Zell am See to Salzburg trainsÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Westbahn trains will get you between Zell am See and Salzburg from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | REX
ÖBB
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
Westbahn
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Zell am See to Salzburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zell am See to Salzburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zell am See to Salzburg
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with direct access from the B311 road.
- Restaurant Kupferkessel
- Steinerwirt 1493
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Tirolerhof
- Grand Hotel Zell am See
- Hotel Salzburgerhof
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance and ticket office
- Platforms: 1-3 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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