How to travel from Dortmund to Salzburg

There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of kr577.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Salzburg:

A bus is kr693 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Salzburg costing on average kr1270.

A bus is kr1404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Salzburg costing on average kr1981.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 48m.

Bus takes on average 9h 55m.

The distance from Dortmund to Salzburg is approximately 357 miles (576 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Salzburg is:

• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Salzburg:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Salzburg by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Salzburg by train.
• Travel with Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Salzburg with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Salzburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Salzburg, you can explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic views of the city and Alps, visit the baroque Mirabell Palace and Gardens, discover Mozart's Birthplace to learn about the famous composer, admire the stunning architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and stroll along Getreidegasse, a charming shopping street with historic buildings and cafes.

To fully experience Salzburg, including its historic sites, cultural attractions, and scenic views, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.