What is the distance between Salzburg and Zürich?

The distance between the two cities is 212 miles (341 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Zürich?

If you're headed to Zürich from Salzburg, chances are that your bus will depart from Hbf and arrive at Sihlquai - Limmatstraße. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Zürich?

Once in Zürich, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Paradeplatz, Chinese Garden, St. Peters Church, Lindenhofplatz and Opera House.

Bus Salzburg to Zürich from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Salzburg to Zürich on November 21
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 the good way to reach Zürich. The journey takes about 9 hours and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

9hAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $105	Average Duration9h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $198	Average Duration6h 55m	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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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salzburg to Zürich by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$33

11/20

$47

Today

$29

11/22

$31

11/23

$32

11/24

$31

11/25

$32

11/26

$33

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Zürich was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $29

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 $29 to $50 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 $31 which is on 2025-11-24.