- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, offering insights into the composer's life and works.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
15 h 55 m
Average duration
16 h 32 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
772 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Salzburg will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Salzburg without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 479 miles (772 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$93 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price | $338 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Salzburg costing on average $191 (€154).
A bus is $245 (€198) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Salzburg costing on average $338 (€273).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 4m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:55AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 22h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 20h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $79 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Salzburg buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h50 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h55 | 12:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade | 17h30 | 2:30 AM Salzburg, Lastenstrasse / Weiserhofstraße | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 19h30 | 9:40 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 15h55 | 6:10 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 20h20 | 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 20h40 | 3:45 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 16h20 | 1:10 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 22h40 | 8:35 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 17h15 | 3:45 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h45 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h20 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h30 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Amsterdam | 22h55 | 12:55 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:15 AM Amsterdam | 22h15 | 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 17h15 | 9:15 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 18h00 | 10:00 PM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 21h30 | 1:30 AM Salzburg, P+R Süd | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Salzburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 16h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 479 miles (772 km) distance in 15h 55m.
Distance 479 miles (772 km) |
Average bus duration 16h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 15h 55m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Salzburg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Salzburg trip today.
The birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, offering insights into the composer's life and works.
Historical complex offering tours through museums, galleries, and the cathedral.
Contemporary art museum located on the Mönchsberg, featuring rotating exhibitions.
Famed shopping street in Salzburg known for its charming old-style shops and rich history.
Beautiful gardens located next to Mirabell Palace, known for Baroque landscaping.
A pedestrian bridge known for its 'love locks' and views of the Salzburg cityscape.
A traditional Austrian dish, usually made with veal or pork, breaded and fried. It's a local favorite known for its crispy exterior and tender meat.
A sweet soufflé celebrated in Salzburg, made with eggs, sugar, and flour, dusted with powdered sugar. Represents the snow-covered mountains around the city.
Austrian cheese noodles similar to mac and cheese, traditionally topped with fried onions. Popular in Salzburg's taverns.
One of the oldest restaurants in Europe, offering a fine dining experience with classic Austrian fare in an elegant, historic setting.
A traditional Austrian eatery providing authentic local dishes in a welcoming environment. Known for their schnitzel and Salzburg specialties.
A historic brewery and restaurant, offering traditional Austrian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for enjoying local dishes and beer.
Compared to other European cities, Salzburg is moderately priced. Accommodation can be expensive, but there are affordable dining options available.
Round up in casual settings. 5-10% appreciated in restaurants. Not expected in cafes.
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Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg -> Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg
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