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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 413 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 413, while a flight costs an average of DKK 2,891.
Distance: 357 miles (576 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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DKK 944 Average price | DKK 2,891 Average price | DKK 413 Average price Cheapest | DKK 393 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Dortmund:
A bus is DKK 531 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Dortmund costing on average DKK 944.
A bus is DKK 2,478 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Dortmund costing on average DKK 2,891.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
Tickets start at around DKK 944 compared to roughly DKK 393 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -DKK 550. The journey takes 7h 41m versus 7h 17m 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 Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 PM 14h45 Salzburg 1:00 PM Dortmund DKK 314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:15 PM 14h45 Salzburg 1:00 PM Dortmund DKK 314 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:20 PM 11h25 Salzburg 8:45 AM Dortmund DKK 398 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:35 PM 14h45 Salzburg 7:20 AM Dortmund DKK 340 1 One-way 0 transfers11:10 AM 13h55 Salzburg 1:05 AM Dortmund DKK 354 1 One-way 0 transfers3:35 PM 15h52 Salzburg 7:27 AM Dortmund DKK 450 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Dortmund:
A bus is DKK 531 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Dortmund costing on average DKK 944.
A bus is DKK 2,478 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Dortmund costing on average DKK 2,891.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer to go to Dortmund by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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