The cheapest and fastest trains from Zell am See to Salzburg
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
2
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zell am See to Salzburg will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Zell am See for Salzburg every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 56 km
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£37 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 515+ ICE 114 | 09:16 Zell am See station | 1h32 | 10:48 Salzburg Hbf | 1 change | |
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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 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:12, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 00:12 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: ÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Zell am See to Salzburg trainsÖBB | REX, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) 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 | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | S-Bahn
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Zell am See to Salzburg train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Zell am See and 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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