The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Salzburg
Cheapest price
$64
Average price
$67
Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
9 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Salzburg will cost around $67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $64.
To travel from Zurich to Salzburg you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach, train and flight 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 coach with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 340 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average Price Cheapest | $112 Average Price | $578 Average Price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Salzburg bus times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Salzburg coaches for today, Sunday, 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 am Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h25 | 7:00 pm Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 pm Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 8h05 | 10:55 pm Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 change | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 am Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 11h00 | 5:30 pm Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Zurich to Salzburg
Buses from Zurich to Salzburg run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $51 but you can travel from only $43 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 340 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 340 km |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Zurich to SalzburgYou can travel by bus between Zurich to Salzburg with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Zurich to Salzburg coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Salzburg by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salzburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Salzburg, Lastenstraße (Hbf), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Salzburg
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Süd (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 3, 8, 28
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