What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen is to drive and car train which takes 4h 26m and costs €140 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Sankt Gilgen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Limmatstrasse and arriving at St.Gilgen Busbahnhof via Salzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

The distance between Zurich and Sankt Gilgen is 501 km. The road distance is 471.9 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €150 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Sankt Gilgen bus from?

Zurich to Sankt Gilgen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €150 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 36m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €330 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Zurich to Sankt Gilgen bus arrive?

Zurich to Sankt Gilgen bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Sankt Gilgen is 472 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen.

Where can I stay near Sankt Gilgen?

There are 1488+ hotels available in Sankt Gilgen.

Zurich to Sankt Gilgen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen 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
best
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg HbfRjx
6h 29m
€157–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Salzburg LastenstrasseUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
7h 36m
€24–36
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf1393
4h 26m
€147–195
Fly Zurich Airport 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 Salzburg Hbf
5h 47m
€126–521
Train via Innsbruck
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Innsbruck HauptbahnhofRjx
2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg HbfRjx / ...
6h 45m
€113–238
Bus via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Salzburg SouthN1290
9h 4m
€38–69
Drive 471.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Sankt Gilgen471.9 km
4h 48m
€83–120
Fly Zurich Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)ZRH - SZG
6h 36m
€135–330
Train to Basel, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Munich International Airport (MUC)BSL - MUC
3. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Salzburg Hbf
7h 52m
€151–570

Zurich to Sankt Gilgen by train and bus

51Weekly Services

6h 29mAverage Duration

€157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 500.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Sankt Gilgen, Austria?

Railjet operates a train from Zuerich Hb to Salzburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 5h 23m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Salzburg Lastenstrasse once a week. Tickets cost €17–26 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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