There are 8 ways to get from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Olten • 8h 33m
Cheapest option
Bus, train • 11h 3m
6 alternative options
Train • 9h 45m
Train, bus • 11h 9m
Drive • 5h 53m
Train, fly to Basel • 7h 40m
Train, fly to Zurich • 7h 46m
Train, fly to Geneva • 9h 55m
Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen by train
The train journey time between Salzburg and Lauterbrunnen is around 8h 33m and covers a distance of around 609 km. This includes an average layover time of around 45 min. Operated by Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Südostbahn and others, the Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen train service departs from Salzburg Hbf and arrives in Lauterbrunnen. Typically 44 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen is to train and bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 11h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen is to drive which costs €110 - €170 and takes 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Lauterbrunnen via Zürich HB, Olten and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Salzburg and Lauterbrunnen is 410 km. The road distance is 583.9 km.
The best way to get from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen without a car is to train via Olten which takes 8h 33m and costs €80 - €150.
It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen, including transfers.
Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.
The quickest flight from Munich Airport to Basel Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen is 584 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen.
- Distance: 410.5 km
- Duration: 8h 33m
What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Salzburg to Lauterbrunnen via Zürich HB, Olten, and Interlaken Ost in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Munich to Basel via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 850
Flights from Munich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 150 - SFr 550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 550
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Munich to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 130 - SFr 600
Flights from Munich to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 230 - SFr 850
Flights from Munich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 550
Flights from Munich to Geneva via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 550
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 80
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 18 - SFr 22
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Olten
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Olten to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 23 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Thun
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich Flughafen to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 24 - SFr 45
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 90
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Olten to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Bern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 (0)58 668 80 00
- info@zentralbahn.ch
- Website
- zentralbahn.ch
Train from Luzern to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- Zentralbahn
- Schedules at
- Swiss Railways
- Phone
- +49 8024 997171
- kontakt@bayerischeoberlandbahn.de
- Website
- brb.de
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Meridian, BOB & BRB
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Ostbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 28 - SFr 40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Ostbahnhof to Flughafen München
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 7 - SFr 11
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lucerne Inselquai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 15
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Zurich Limmatstrasse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 14 - SFr 20
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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