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Compare train and bus for Dornbirn to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dornbirn to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dornbirn to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Dornbirn to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dornbirn to Salzburg:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dornbirn to Salzburg costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $42 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$33. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dornbirn to Salzburg
How to get from Dornbirn to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dornbirn to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:55 AM 5h35 Dornbirn 5:30 PM Salzburg $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:55 AM 5h35 Dornbirn 5:30 PM Salzburg $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:45 PM 5h10 Dornbirn 11:55 PM Salzburg $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:55 PM 6h00 Dornbirn 10:55 PM Salzburg $44 1 One-way 0 transfers10:55 AM 5h35 Dornbirn 4:30 PM Salzburg $47 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dornbirn to Salzburg:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dornbirn to Salzburg costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dornbirn and Salzburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dornbirn station and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Westbahn, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB, Westbahn, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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