Ski season 2026–27 · Salzburg, Austria
Salzburg Airport to Zell am See transfer
About 1h 17m by road for 78 km. Compare the ways to get there, then book your transfer, car or hotel.
- By road
- 1h 17m
- Road distance
- 78 km
- Driver meets you with a name sign
- Flight monitored, up to 1 hour free waiting
- Fixed price when you book
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From
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
To
Zell am See
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Zell am See is in Salzburg, Austria, 54 km from Salzburg in a straight line: about 1h 17m by road (78 km) without traffic, snow or chains.
- Airport
- Salzburg Airport (SZG)
- Resort
- Zell am See, Austria
- By road
- 1h 17m
- Road distance
- 78 km
Compare
Your options from Salzburg Airport to Zell am See
Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.
Private transfer: Four Seasons Travel
From €265 per vehicle
Private Class minibus for up to 8 people to Zell am See; online price for a mid-January 2027 date, VAT included.Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), checked 22 Oct 2026
Shared shuttle: Four Seasons Travel
From €105 per person
Shared minibus, you book a seat; fare shown for a mid-January 2027 date to Zell am See. Winter fares apply from 1 November; the operator says a few routes may change slightly once dates are entered.Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), checked 22 Oct 2026
Shared shuttle: Low Cost Airport Shuttle (Rudigier Reisen / Gasteintaxi)
Shared shuttle from Salzburg airport about every two hours, 8 times a day, all year; stops include Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Kaprun, Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Viehofen and Zell am See. Salzburg Airport lists it "from €29"; the fare per route is shown only in the online booking tool. Some timetables on the site are still from 2024–2025.AustriaTransfer.com — services description (Low Cost Airport Shuttle), checked 22 Oct 2026
Bus
1h 55m
direct. Bus 260 from the airport terminal straight to Zell am See station, via Lofer and Saalfelden. Hourly in the planner. Times from the ÖBB planner for Fri 11 Dec 2026 (2025-26 timetable, the last day before the December timetable change); winter 2026-27 bus times were not yet loaded.Train
2h 16m
1 change. Trolleybus 2 from the airport, then the R 3 train to Zell am See. Hourly in the planner. Times from the ÖBB planner for Fri 11 Dec 2026 (2025-26 timetable, the last day before the December timetable change); winter 2026-27 bus times were not yet loaded.Car hire
1h 17m
78 km by road, without traffic, snow or chains.
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Book your Salzburg to Zell am See transfer
Shared shuttle from €105 per person (Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), checked 22 Oct 2026).
From landing to the slopes
How your transfer to Zell am See works
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Straight to your accommodation, at the price fixed when you booked.
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What to know
- The 1h 17m drive time is without traffic, snow or chains. Allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow.
- Zell am See is 54 km from Salzburg in a straight line and 78 km by road.
- Private transfer (Four Seasons Travel): Private Class minibus for up to 8 people to Zell am See; online price for a mid-January 2027 date, VAT included. Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), 22 Oct 2026
- Shared shuttle (Four Seasons Travel): Shared minibus, you book a seat; fare shown for a mid-January 2027 date to Zell am See. Winter fares apply from 1 November; the operator says a few routes may change slightly once dates are entered. Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), 22 Oct 2026
- Shared shuttle (Low Cost Airport Shuttle (Rudigier Reisen / Gasteintaxi)): Shared shuttle from Salzburg airport about every two hours, 8 times a day, all year; stops include Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, Dorfgastein, Kaprun, Saalbach, Hinterglemm, Viehofen and Zell am See. Salzburg Airport lists it "from €29"; the fare per route is shown only in the online booking tool. Some timetables on the site are still from 2024–2025. AustriaTransfer.com — services description (Low Cost Airport Shuttle), 22 Oct 2026
- Bus: Bus 260 from the airport terminal straight to Zell am See station, via Lofer and Saalfelden. Hourly in the planner. Times from the ÖBB planner for Fri 11 Dec 2026 (2025-26 timetable, the last day before the December timetable change); winter 2026-27 bus times were not yet loaded. ÖBB Scotty journey planner, 22 Oct 2026
- Train: Trolleybus 2 from the airport, then the R 3 train to Zell am See. Hourly in the planner. Times from the ÖBB planner for Fri 11 Dec 2026 (2025-26 timetable, the last day before the December timetable change); winter 2026-27 bus times were not yet loaded. ÖBB Scotty journey planner, 22 Oct 2026
More transfer and car hire options
The road route is 78 km and takes about 1h 17m without traffic, snow or chains, so allow extra time on winter weekends and in snow. Source: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads (router.project-osrm.org): distance and typical driving time without traffic, snow or chains.
Booked transfers from Salzburg
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Airlines flying to Salzburg (SZG)
16 airlines fly here on our route maps. Open a route map to see where each one flies from.
- Air France
- Air Serbia
- British Airways
- Corendon Airlines
- easyJet
- Eurowings
- Finnair
- flydubai
- Iberia
- Icelandair
- Jet2
- Lufthansa
- Luxair
- Ryanair
- TUI Airways
- Turkish Airlines
Other airports for Zell am See
- Innsbruck (INN) · 110 km · 2h 18m by car
- Munich (MUC) · 137 km · 2h 39m by car
Complete your ski trip
OpenStreetMap shows 107 named runs and 95 named lifts within 14 km of Zell am See, and snow on the ground in the area peaks in February in NASA's averages. Read the Zell am See ski guide.
Where to stay in Zell am See
Ski lessons, guides and rental in Zell am See
Before you go
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Transfers to Zell am See
Book a door-to-door transfer from the airport to Zell am See before you travel.
Ship your skis ahead
Send skis and boots to Zell am See door to door instead of carrying them through the airport.
Zell am See by train
Travel to the mountains by rail, with the journey planned and booked as one holiday.
Salzburg Airport to Zell am See: questions
How do I get a transfer from Salzburg Airport to Zell am See?
Book a private transfer with Welcome Pickups: the driver meets you in Salzburg arrivals with a name sign, monitors your flight and drives you to Zell am See, about 1h 17m by road. The price is fixed when you book. Or hire a car at the airport.
What is the cheapest way from Salzburg Airport to Zell am See?
Of the options with a published fare, the lowest is shared shuttle with Four Seasons Travel at from €105 per person (Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), checked 22 Oct 2026). Fares change, so check before you book.
Is there a bus from Salzburg Airport to Zell am See?
Yes. Bus runs Salzburg airport to Zell am See in about 1h 55m. Check the timetable for your date (ÖBB Scotty journey planner, 22 Oct 2026).
How long is the transfer from Salzburg Airport to Zell am See?
About 1h 17m by road for 78 km, without traffic, snow or chains. A private transfer takes about the driving time; a shared transfer that stops at other hotels takes longer. Allow extra time in winter.
Which airport is closest to Zell am See?
By road, Salzburg (SZG) is the quickest at about 1h 17m, then Innsbruck (2h 18m) and Munich (2h 39m). The best choice also depends on which airlines fly there from your home airport.
How far is Zell am See from Salzburg Airport?
54 km in a straight line and 78 km by road.
Which airlines fly to Salzburg?
16 airlines on AirConnect's route maps fly to Salzburg (SZG), including Air France, Air Serbia, British Airways, Corendon Airlines, easyJet.
Ready to book Salzburg to Zell am See?
Shared shuttle from €105 per person (Four Seasons Travel — online fare finder (Salzburg airport to Zell am See), checked 22 Oct 2026).
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