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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 38m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $166.
Distance: 367 miles (591 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$99 Average price | $166 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 35m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 4m Average total duration 11h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Salzburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Salzburg costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Salzburg costing on average $166 (€135).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
Tickets start at around $99 (€80) compared to roughly $153 (€124) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 9h 5m versus 7h 56m 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 Düsseldorf to Salzburg
How to get from Düsseldorf to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Salzburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM14h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 AM14h40Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf11:55 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- EW97126:40 AM1h10Dusseldorf Airport7:50 AMSalzburg Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 591+
9655:23 AM7h58Düsseldorf Hbf1:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way3 transfers - ICE 23 · ICE 711 · ICE 591+9675:23 AM11h58Düsseldorf Hbf5:21 PMSalzburg Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
- ICE 101 · IC 2348 · ICE 513+
790216:24 AM8h22Düsseldorf Hbf2:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$621One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM15h45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:38 AM16h17Düsseldorf Hbf12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$351One-way2 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 PM12h45Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf6:10 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$351One-way1 transfer
- EW756+
RJX 7646:00 PM5h59Cologne Bonn Airport11:59 PMSalzburg Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer - EW756+RJX 7686:00 PM6h59Cologne Bonn Airport12:59 AMSalzburg Hbf$1071One-way1 transfer
OS246+
IC 6469:35 AM7h14Cologne Bonn Airport4:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$1271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Salzburg:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Salzburg costing on average $99 (€80).
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Salzburg costing on average $166 (€135).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 12h 4m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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