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
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.
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.
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.
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€88 Average price | €44 Average price Cheapest |
6h 6m Average duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:40 AM Zurich HB | 5h23 | 4:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | On time 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h25 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 11:33 AM Zurich HB | 5h25 | 4:58 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Zurich HB | 5h23 | 6:03 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h28 | 7:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | Delayed 1:33 PM Zurich HB | 5h27 | 7:01 PM 7:01 PMSalzburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Zurich HB | 5h25 | 8:05 PM Salzburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 |
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:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Zurich HB, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Salzburg Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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