What is the distance between Salzburg and Zürich?

The distance between Salzburg and Zürich is approximately 341 km (212 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salzburg to Zürich?

Buses departing from Hbf in Salzburg will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Bus Salzburg to Zürich from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Salzburg to Zürich on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00am	Hbf	7h	11:00am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	5:05am	P+R Süd	7h 15m	12:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	8:45am	P+R Süd	9h 35m	6:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	No tags
Bus	8:45am	P+R Süd	9h 55m	6:40pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags
Bus	11:00am	P+R Süd	7h 50m	6:50pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Salzburg to Zürich

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

9hAverage Duration

343 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $185	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$66 - $345	Average Duration6h 27m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Zürich?

Stops in Salzburg

A
Hbf
Lastenstraße 12, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
B
P+R Süd
Hellbrunner Straße, 5020 Kleingmain, Austria
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C
Salzburg Airport
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D
Süd - Alpenstraße
Alpenstraße, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

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Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Cleanliness4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Salzburg to Zürich by bus

What is the distance between Salzburg and Zürich?
The distance between Salzburg and Zürich is approximately 341 km (212 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Salzburg to Zürich?
Buses departing from Hbf in Salzburg will take you to Sihlquai - Limmatstraße in Zürich.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-23

$90

11-24

$70

Today

$46

11-26

$48

11-27

$45

11-28

$42

11-29

$47

11-30

$46

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Salzburg to Zürich, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $90 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.