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Trip Summary
114 trains operate daily from Salzburg to Duisburg. The train trip from Salzburg to Duisburg is usually about 9 hours and 1 minute long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 377 mi (606 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 22m |
| Lowest price | $47.24 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Salzburg to Duisburg?
2 train services operate from Salzburg to Duisburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 56 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 58 | 8h 35m | $90.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 56 | 9h 24m | $71.68 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzburg to Duisburg start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 56 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Duisburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzburg leaves from Salzburg Liefering and one other station. And in Duisburg trains arrive at Duisburg-Rahm and 3 other train stations.
From Salzburg to Duisburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 24 minutes. If you are looking to get to Duisburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 22 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 86 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Duisburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Salzburg and Duisburg is approximately 377 miles, or 606 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 22 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Salzburg to Duisburg tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Salzburg at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 114 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Duisburg to Salzburg.
City Information
Salzburg
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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.
Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.
Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it’s known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.
Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most bus routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometers from the city center.
Duisburg
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Duisburg is located at the junction of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers in western Germany. Duisburg's harbor is the largest inland port in the world, with 21 docks in total. The Innenhafen, or Inner Harbor, used to be the center of the city's industry but today is a center for dining and nightlife. Make a point to stroll along the marina to check out the many kinds of boats, relax in one of the green spaces, and of course, stop in one of the many restaurants for a delicious dinner.
In the Meiderich district, make sure to check out the Landschaftspark Duisburg Nord. This industrial steelworks complex had gone disused since 1985 before its reinvention into a public park. The unique complex includes trails along what used to be sewer systems, a viewing tower made from the blast furnace, and even a scuba diving center in what originally was a gasometer. Kaiserberg, on the other hand, is a more traditional park that is home to both a zoo and a botanical garden.
Hundreds of bus and train routes to Duisburg make the city extremely accessible. Train companies, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, provide rail travel, and FlixBus provides the bulk of Duisburg's bus service. This means Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, and more cities across Europe are within just a short bus or train ride from Duisburg.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Salzburg?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Salzburg Liefering
Salzburg Lieferung is a local train station in northwest Salzburg for the going trains in and around the city. Trains here depart to stations within Salzburg and cities across Austria, including Freilassing, Linz and Saalfelden. The station is modern, with escalators and a waiting area, but its main purpose is for freight trains- so there aren't many amenities inside. However, it is only a short couple of stops from central Salzburg, where you can find restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets, and more.
All train stations in Salzburg:
Salzburg Liefering
Salzburg Taxham Europark
Where is the train station in Duisburg?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: Duisburg-Rahm
There are more train stations and stops in Duisburg than most cities. Most trains from Salzburg will stop at one (or more) of the 4 following stations in Duisburg:
All train stations in Duisburg:
Duisburg-Rahm
Duisburg-Großenbaum
Rumeln
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