The cheapest and fastest trains from Salzburg to Zell am See
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 34 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salzburg to Zell am See is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salzburg to Zell am See will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $23.
Of the 12 trains that leave Salzburg for Zell am See every day 7 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 37 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.
9248:13 PM1h55Salzburg Hbf10:08 PMZell am See station$231One-way0 changes
90410:13 AM1h51Salzburg Hbf12:04 PMZell am See station$231One-way0 changes
9122:13 PM1h51Salzburg Hbf4:04 PMZell am See station$231One-way0 changes
IR 7189:11 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf10:44 AMZell am See station$521One-way0 changes
IR 71611:11 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf12:44 PMZell am See station$521One-way0 changes
IR 8107:11 AM1h31Salzburg Hbf8:42 AMZell am See station$521One-way0 changes
IR 7189:11 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf10:44 AMZell am See station$521One-way0 changes
IR 71611:11 AM1h33Salzburg Hbf12:44 PMZell am See station$521One-way0 changes
ICE 117+
IR 5142:07 PM1h37Salzburg Hbf3:44 PMZell am See station$521One-way1 change
RJ 551+
IR 6108:07 AM1h37Salzburg Hbf9:44 AMZell am See station$521One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Salzburg to Zell am See
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Zell am See among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 56 km
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$44 Average Price | $17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Salzburg to Zell am See train times
The table below shows live departures for Salzburg to Zell am See trains for today, Sunday, 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 215+ IR 616 | 10:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h42 | 11:49 PM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
D 812 | 11:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h44 | 12:55 AM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 25 May | |||||
RJ 659+ IR 612 | 6:02 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h42 | 7:44 AM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
IR 810 | 7:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h31 | 8:42 AM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 551+ IR 610 | 8:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 9:44 AM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
IR 718 | 9:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h33 | 10:44 AM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 113+ IR 518 | 10:07 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 11:44 AM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
904 | 10:13 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h51 | 12:04 PM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 716 | 11:11 AM Salzburg Hbf | 1h33 | 12:44 PM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 115 · EC 164 | 12:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h41 | 1:48 PM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
IR 714 | 1:11 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h45 | 2:56 PM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 117+ IR 514 | 2:07 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h37 | 3:44 PM Zell am See station | 1 change | |
912 | 2:13 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h51 | 4:04 PM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
924 | 8:13 PM Salzburg Hbf | 1h55 | 10:08 PM Zell am See station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salzburg to Zell am See
Trains from Salzburg to Zell am See run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 but you can travel from only $17 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 56 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 56 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 12:13 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet from Salzburg to Zell am See trainsÖBB | REX, ÖBB, ÖBB | Regionalzug, ÖBB | S-Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet trains will get you between Salzburg and Zell am See from $17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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ÖBB | Railjet
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Westbahn
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | S-Bahn
ÖBB | Regionalzug
FAQs: Salzburg to Zell am See train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg to Zell am See 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 Zell am See, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Salzburg and Zell am See
- 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
- 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
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