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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, while a flight costs an average of £254.
Distance: 606 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £254 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £113 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 11m Average total duration 12h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Salzburg:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Salzburg costing on average £84.
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Salzburg costing on average £254.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Coach takes on average 13h 11m.
The journey is about 47m faster (7h 23m by train vs 8h 10m by car) and roughly £29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£84 vs £113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Salzburg from Duisburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Salzburg is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Salzburg are Hallstatt, Vienna, Bad Ischl, Linz and Innsbruck. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Salzburg on Omio.
Hallstatt is a small lakeside village in Austria’s Salzkammergut, known for historic salt mining and Alpine scenery. Its narrow streets, steep slopes and houses beside Hallstätter See give it a calm, distinctive character.
Vienna is known for its imperial palaces, classical music heritage and enduring coffeehouse culture. Beneath its formal elegance, the city has lively districts, museums and green spaces that make it feel relaxed and easy to explore.
Bad Ischl is a spa town in the Salzkammergut, known for its imperial history and relaxed café culture. Framed by rivers, villas and nearby mountains, it feels refined yet unhurried.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
Innsbruck is a compact Tyrolean city known for its imperial Old Town, the Golden Roof and its striking Alpine backdrop. It combines Habsburg history with a lively student atmosphere and a strong connection to skiing and hiking.
Travel to Salzburg 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 Duisburg to Salzburg.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Salzburg:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Salzburg costing on average £84.
A coach is £195 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Duisburg to Salzburg costing on average £254.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Coach takes on average 13h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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