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Salzburg to Zurich train with ÖBB

Fri, 14 Feb
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Cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Deutsche BahnRJX 262
11:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
16:27Zurich HB
£801One-way
1 change
Cheapest
Deutsche BahnRJX 260
09:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
14:27Zurich HB
£801One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnRJX 60
13:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
18:27Zurich HB
£991One-way
1 change
ÖBBRJX 162
11:565h24
Salzburg Hbf
17:20Zurich HB
£1081One-way
0 changes
ÖBBRJX 160
09:565h24
Salzburg Hbf
15:20Zurich HB
£1081One-way
0 changes

Salzburg to Zurich train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
RJX 260
ÖBBRJX 260
09:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 14:27 Zurich HB1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 260
Deutsche BahnRJX 260
09:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 14:27 Zurich HB1 change
ÖBB
RJX 160
ÖBBRJX 160
09:56 Salzburg Hbf5h24 15:20 Zurich HB0 changesDirect
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 262
Deutsche BahnRJX 262
11:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 16:27 Zurich HB1 change
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
RJX 262
ÖBBRJX 262
11:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 16:27 Zurich HB1 change
ÖBB
RJX 162
ÖBBRJX 162
11:56 Salzburg Hbf5h24 17:20 Zurich HB0 changesDirect
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
RJX 60
ÖBBRJX 60
13:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 18:27 Zurich HB1 change
Deutsche Bahn
RJX 60
Deutsche BahnRJX 60
13:00 Salzburg Hbf5h27 18:27 Zurich HB1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Salzburg to Zurich?

The best time to book your train from Salzburg to Zurich is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Salzburg to Zurich route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Salzburg to Zurich per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Salzburg to Zurich.

Train times from Salzburg to Zurich

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

5 h 24 m

Average

5 h 26 m

Trains per day

8

Distance

340 km

Of the 8 trains that leave Salzburg for Zurich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
ÖBBRJX 162
11:565h24
Salzburg Hbf
17:20Zurich HB
£1081One-way
0 changes
Fastest
ÖBBRJX 160
09:565h24
Salzburg Hbf
15:20Zurich HB
£1081One-way
0 changes
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)RJX 60
13:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
18:27Zurich HB
£1451One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnRJX 262
11:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
16:27Zurich HB
£801One-way
1 change
Deutsche BahnRJX 60
13:005h27
Salzburg Hbf
18:27Zurich HB
£991One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Salzburg to Zurich

Trains from Salzburg to Zurich run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £24 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
Coach from £24
Distance
340 km
Average train duration
6h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
£31
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
2
Train providers
8
Fastest train
5h 24m
First train
00:02
Last train
23:39
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
Coach from £24

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

Buy your official ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | Euro City (EC) train tickets from Salzburg to Zurich from £31 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

ÖBB is Austria's main train company and offers the following different ticket types for your next trip from Salzburg to Zurich by train: Standard Ticket, Comfort-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene-Ticket, ÖBB Sparschiene Comfort-Ticket.

ÖBB from Salzburg to Zurich train information:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 24 min
  • Cheapest Price: £31

FAQs: Salzburg to Zurich train

FAQs: Travel by train from Salzburg to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Zurich.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Salzburg to Zurich can start from as little as £31 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Salzburg to Zurich is £69; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Salzburg to Zurich train travel time is 5 h 24 min   for the 211 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Salzburg to Zurich leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Salzburg to Zurich leaves at 23: 39.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Salzburg to Zurich with ÖBB | Railjet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Zurich. Take the fast train with ÖBB | Railjet from Salzburg to Zurich.
For the trip from Salzburg to Zurich you can take a train with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB | Railjet or Westbahn. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Zurich from Salzburg on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, you can take a night train from Salzburg to Zurich with EuroNight. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Salzburg Hbf, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Salzburg to Zurich is October.
You have options as you can travel to Zurich from Salzburg 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Zurich

Salzburg
Zurich
The major train station for departures in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your trip from Salzburg to Zurich.
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The major train station for arrivals in Zurich is Zürich HB. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich HB for your journey to Zurich from Salzburg.
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