What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl is to bus via Salzburg which costs €28 - €45 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl is to drive and car train which takes 4h 45m and costs €150 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Bad Ischl?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Bad Ischl. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Bad Ischl via Woergl Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

The distance between Zurich and Bad Ischl is 526 km. The road distance is 495 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Bad Ischl without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 10m and costs €160 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bad Ischl bus from?

Zurich to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Bad Ischl train from?

Zurich to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

The best way to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl is to bus via Salzburg which takes 8h 17m and costs €28 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 8h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Bad Ischl bus arrive?

Zurich to Bad Ischl bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Where does the Zurich to Bad Ischl train arrive?

Zurich to Bad Ischl train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Woergl Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Bad Ischl?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Bad Ischl is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Zurich to Bad Ischl.

Where can I stay near Bad Ischl?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Bad Ischl.

Zurich to Bad Ischl - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Bad Ischl by train, bus, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg HbfRjx
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150 / ...
7h 10m
€161–280
Bus via Salzburg
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Salzburg LastenstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150 / ...
8h 17m
€28–41
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl
4h 45m
€150–199
Fly to Salzburg Airport, bus
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)ZRH - SZG
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Mirabellplatz G to Bad Ischl Bahnhof
7h 23m
€129–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the bus from Salzburg Hbf to Bad Ischl Bahnhof150 / ...
8h 26m
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Woergl HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Woergl Hbf to Attnang-Puchheim979 / ...
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad IschlRe
8h 40m
€149–294
Drive 495 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Bad Ischl495 km
5h 7m
€85–123
Fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
2. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Attnang-Puchheim
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
7h 17m
€128–336
Fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)ZRH - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Attnang-Puchheim
3. Take the train from Attnang-Puchheim to Bad Ischl
8h 10m
€119–273

Zurich to Bad Ischl by train and bus

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7h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 525.8 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Bad Ischl, Austria?

You can take a bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Bad Ischl Bahnhof via Salzburg Lastenstrasse and Salzburg Hbf in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Bad Ischl via Woergl Hbf and Attnang-Puchheim in around 8h 40m.

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