How to get from Zurich to Salzburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Zurich to Salzburg by price and travel time.
- 342 km as the crow flies
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 24 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Salzburg: bus. The two cities are about 342 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 24 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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342 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €49Reading date not recorded | 6h 59m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€49Reading date not recorded6h 59m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 207h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Zurich → Salzburgbus
FlixBus·7h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Zurich to Salzburg
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:20 and the last at 17:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 15:20 | 17:20 |
All departures
- 15:20
- 17:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-SalzburgBook →Regional connectionZurich Airport-FeldkirchBook →
ÖBBFeldkirch-SalzburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Salzburg, about 7h 35m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Zurich to Salzburg: common questions
When is the first bus from Zurich to Salzburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:20 and the last at 17:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Zurich to Salzburg?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 15:20 and 17:20.
How far is Salzburg from Zurich?
About 342 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Zurich to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Regional connection, ÖBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 24 Sep 2026