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The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Salzburg

Showing times and prices for May 14

Cheapest price

€50

Average price

€104

Fastest journey

5 h 23 m

Average duration

5 h 23 m

Trains per day

12

Distance

340 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Zurich to Salzburg will cost around €104 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.

Fast trains

Of the 12 trains that leave Zurich for Salzburg on Wed, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 14 the direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .

On Wed, May 14 the slowest trains will take 5 h 25 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.

ÖBBRJX 369
06:40PM5h23
Zurich HB
12:03AMSalzburg Hbf
501One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 480+SBBSBB S6+Deutsche BahnRB 17789 · RE 4236
07:37PM7h10
Zurich HB
02:47AMSalzburg Hbf
521One-way
4 transfers
ÖBB NightjetNJ 1465 · NJ 447
08:40PM6h15
Zurich HB
02:55AMSalzburg Hbf
661One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnEC 191 · RJX 69
11:33AM5h25
Zurich HB
04:58PMSalzburg Hbf
801One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)EC 163+ÖBBRJX 767
08:40AM5h23
Zurich HB
02:03PMSalzburg Hbf
831One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Zurich to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Bus

€88

Average price

€44

Average price

Cheapest

6h 6m

Average duration

Fastest

5h 36m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

10h 11m

Average duration

9h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Zurich to Salzburg train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, May 13
Last updated at 12:08 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
obbRJX 16710:40 AM Zurich HB
5h23
4:03 PM Salzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
obb_eurocityEC 193+obbRJX 261
On time
11:33 AM Zurich HB
5h25
4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf
1 transfer
deutsche_bahnEC 193 · RJX 261
On time
11:33 AM Zurich HB
5h25
4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf
1 transfer
obbRJX 16912:40 PM Zurich HB
5h23
6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect
deutsche_bahnEC 195 · RJ 1299
On time
1:33 PM Zurich HB
5h28
7:01 PM Salzburg Hbf
1 transfer
obb_eurocityEC 195+obb_railjetRJ 1299
Delayed
1:33 PM Zurich HB
5h27
7:01 PM 7:01 PMSalzburg Hbf
1 transfer
obbRJX 3672:40 PM Zurich HB
5h25
8:05 PM Salzburg Hbf0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Zurich to Salzburg

SwitzerlandSwitzerland
AustriaAustria
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Trains from Zurich to Salzburg run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €23 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €23
Distance
340 km
Average train duration
5h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
€35
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Train providers
6
Fastest train
5h 23m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:42
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €23

Train companies: ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains Zurich to Salzburg

ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you to Salzburg from Zurich from €45. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

ÖBB is the national railway company of Austria, providing a comprehensive network of services throughout the country including trains between Zurich and Salzburg. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity Express (ICE) trains, EuroCity (EC) trains, InterCity (IC) trains, and Regional Express (REX) trains. ICE trains are the fastest, offering the most comfortable and luxurious travel experience, while EC trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable journey. IC trains are the most common, providing a reliable and affordable service, and REX trains are the slowest but offer the most frequent stops. ÖBB offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for ÖBB include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

Zurich to Salzburg train information with ÖBB:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 23 min
  • Cheapest Price: €45

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popular train stations

Popular train stations from Zurich to Salzburg

Zurich
Salzburg
The major train station for departures in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your trip from Zurich to Salzburg.
Zürich HBWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
26
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Au Premier
  • Brasserie Federal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • CHF 2
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
  • Hotel St. Gotthard
  • Central Plaza Hotel
Shower
Shower
  • Cost CHF 12
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 1,300 places, mostly covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
  • Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
  • Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
Public transit options for Zürich HB
  • Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
The major train station for arrivals in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your journey to Salzburg from Zurich.
Salzburg HbfWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
11
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Imlauer
  • Stieglitz
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Europa Salzburg
  • Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
  • H+ Hotel Salzburg
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
  • Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
Public transit options for Salzburg Hbf
  • Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
  • S-Bahn: Line S3
  • Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
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