How to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn

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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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$80

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$35

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$42

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5h 1m

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4h 31m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

4h 52m

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3h 28m

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0.3 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Dornbirn including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Dornbirn among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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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from Salzburg to Dornbirn

How to get from Salzburg to Dornbirn by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    5:05 AM6h05
    Salzburg
    11:10 AMDornbirn
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    5:05 AM6h05
    Salzburg
    11:10 AMDornbirn
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:05 AM6h05
    Salzburg
    11:10 AMDornbirn
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn

Travel to Dornbirn easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Dornbirn.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Dornbirn including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn is by train with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Dornbirn take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 22m.

The distance from Salzburg to Dornbirn is approximately 156 miles (252 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Dornbirn is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Dornbirn:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Dornbirn station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Friedrichshafen, Stadtbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Dornbirn, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Salzburg to Dornbirn:
  • 5 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet, Westbahn, ÖBB.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Dornbirn often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Zurich, Munich, Memmingen Airport, Zurich Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dornbirn and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dornbirn to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Dornbirn, including its natural attractions like the Rappenloch Gorge and cultural spots such as the Rolls-Royce Museum, two to three days would be ideal.

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