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How to get fromSalzburg to Dürnsteinby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Salzburg to Dürnstein by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Krems An Der Donautrain train Re
    3h 36m
    €34–93

  2. Train, line 715 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Amstetten Noetrain train 11965 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Melk Bahnhof to Dürnstein Parkplatz P2bus bus 715
    3h 53m
    €31–79

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Freilassing Bahnhof to Amstetten Bahnhofbus bus
    6h 32m
    €148–199

  4. Drive  241.4 km

    1. Drive from Salzburg to Dürnsteincar car 241.4 km
    2h 22m
    €38–55

  5. Train, line 715 bus via Salzburg Sued

    1. Take the train from Salzburg Sued to Amstetten Noetrain train 907 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Melk Bahnhof to Dürnstein Parkplatz P2bus bus 715
    5h 24m
    €48–89

Salzburg to Dürnstein by train and bus

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Dürnstein, Austria?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Dürnstein Parkplatz P2 via St.Poelten Hbf, Krems An Der Donau, and Krems Bahnhof in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, Romfour operates a bus from Freilassing Bahnhof to Amstetten Bahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €130–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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