How far is Zürich from Salzburg?

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

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

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Salzburg leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Hbf. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Salzburg, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg Card, Mozarts Geburtshaus, Altstadt and Museum of Natural History.

Bus Zürich to Salzburg from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Zürich to Salzburg on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Airport (ZLC)	9h 35m	9:10pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	8h 10m	9:10pm	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h 35m	12:55am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	5:20pm	Airport (ZLC)	12h 50m	6:10am	P+R Süd	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	7h	9:30pm	Hbf	No tags

Get from Zürich to Salzburg

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 25mAverage Duration

213 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

AT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Salzburg?

Stops in Zürich

A - Sihlquai - Limmatstraße

B - Zürich Airport

C - Schanzengasse, 12

D - Postsrasse

E - Schindellegistrasse, 1

Stops in Salzburg

A - Hbf

B - P+R Süd

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Salzburg by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$95

11/17

$60

Today

$33

11/19

$35

11/20

$37

11/21

$36

11/22

$33

11/23

$48

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Salzburg was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $33

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

You can expect to pay from $33 to $95 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Salzburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-22.