Dortmund to Salzburg Train & Bus Tickets
From Dortmund (Germany) to Salzburg (Austria) · about 576 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Dortmund to Salzburg, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €33.46 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 14 h 10 min (29 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 3 (median of 3 days) |
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Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Dortmund to Salzburg: what to expect
Dortmund and Salzburg are about 576 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Germany to Austria. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 576 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Dortmund–Salzburg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €37.47, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Salzburg
- The Mozartkugel was created in 1890 by Salzburg confectioner Paul Fürst: pistachio, marzipan and nougat coated in dark chocolate. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The Reisszug at Hohensalzburg Fortress is probably the oldest operational railway in the world. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Silent Night was first performed on Christmas Eve 1818 in Oberndorf near Salzburg and has been translated into about 300 languages. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Dortmund to Salzburg
How long does the journey from Dortmund to Salzburg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 14 h 10 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Dortmund to Salzburg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €33.46 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €37.47). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Dortmund to Salzburg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Dortmund and Salzburg?
Recent searches listed a median of 3 bus departures per day.