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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, 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 | $58 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration 9h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $99.
A bus is $108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
Tickets start at around $99 compared to roughly $154 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 7h 20m 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 Salzburg to Düsseldorf
How to get from Salzburg to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM12h50Salzburg, P+R Süd12:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM12h50Salzburg, P+R Süd12:10 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW97178:15 AM1h10Salzburg Airport9:25 AMDusseldorf Airport$1731One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 1296 · ICE 7265:39 AM7h01Salzburg Hbf12:40 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$621One-way1 transfer
RJ 1296 · ICE 726 · ICE 9265:39 AM8h34Salzburg Hbf2:13 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$691One-way2 transfers
ICE 118 · ICE 22412:00 PM7h10Salzburg Hbf7:10 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain11:20 PM17h55Salzburg, P+R Süd5:15 PMDüsseldorf Hbf$551One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h35Salzburg, P+R Süd6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 PM15h35Salzburg, P+R Süd5:35 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$551One-way1 transfer
LH1107 · LH787:00 PM2h45Salzburg Airport9:45 PMDusseldorf Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
LH1109 · LH726:20 AM3h10Salzburg Airport9:30 AMDusseldorf Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
LH1105+
LH42162:20 PM3h40Salzburg Airport6:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$3561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $99.
A bus is $108 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Düsseldorf costing on average $166.
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 45m.
Bus takes on average 10h 17m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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