How to get from Düsseldorf to Salzburg
- 591 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 10h 36m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 36m
1 transfer
Bus + Train
€41
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Salzburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 10h 36m by bus, train, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 591 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 11, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
591 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 13 | 11h 02m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €41Checked Oct 11 | 10h 36m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€44Omio catalogue, Oct 1311h 02m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€41Checked Oct 1110h 36m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Düsseldorf to Salzburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Düsseldorf → Munichbus
FlixBus·8h 20m - 2Munich → Salzburgtrain
Deutsche Bahn·1h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 13
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDüsseldorf-MunichBook →Deutsche BahnMunich-Salzburg, Aachen-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-SalzburgBook →
National ExpressDüsseldorf-AachenBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, National Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Düsseldorf to Salzburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Düsseldorf to Munich, about 8h 20m. Transfer in Munich and continue by Deutsche Bahn train on to Salzburg (1h 45m). In total it's roughly €41 over 10h 36m, 1 transfer.
Düsseldorf to Salzburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Düsseldorf to Salzburg?
The most useful route takes about 10h 36m by bus, train, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Düsseldorf to Salzburg?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a train from Düsseldorf to Salzburg?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Salzburg from Düsseldorf?
About 591 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Düsseldorf to Salzburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €41. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Düsseldorf to Salzburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, National Express.
Can you get from Düsseldorf to Salzburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 6h 57m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Salzburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 11 Oct 2026