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Compare train and bus for Salzburg to Dornbirn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Dornbirn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Dornbirn:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Dornbirn costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $42 (€35) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-37.80 (€-30.92). The journey takes 4h 31m versus 3h 28m 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.
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How to get from Salzburg to Dornbirn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:05 AM6h05Salzburg11:10 AMDornbirn$321One-way0 transfers
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5:05 AM6h05Salzburg11:10 AMDornbirn$321One-way0 transfers
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5:05 AM6h05Salzburg11:10 AMDornbirn$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Dornbirn:
A bus is $45 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Dornbirn costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 22m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Dornbirn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Dornbirn station.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dornbirn by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, Westbahn, ÖBB to go to Dornbirn by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB.
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