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Compare train and bus for Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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€131 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest |
10h 16m Average total duration Fastest 9h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 50m Average total duration 17h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Overview: Train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Austria
Netherlands
Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal run on average 6 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $48 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:08, the last at 07:08. The fastest train covers the 475 miles (765 km) distance in 10h 37m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€38)
Distance 475 miles (765 km) |
Average train duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 37m |
First train 04:08 |
Last train 07:08 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $48 (€38)
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal trainsDeutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH trains will get you between Salzburg Hbf and Rotterdam Centraal from $48 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 40m
Cheapest Price
$99 (€80)
Deutsche Bahn frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Transdev GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
18h 1m
Cheapest Price
$183 (€147)
Transdev GmbH frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Trains from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rotterdam Centraal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The distance by train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is 475 miles (765 km).
A day trip from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is not feasible as the journey takes 10h 37m and covers 475 miles (765 km). Trains run 6 times per day.
Yes, the train journey from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is scenic, especially as it passes through the Austrian Alps and follows the Rhine Valley, offering picturesque views of mountains, rivers, and charming European landscapes.
Train ticket prices from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $99 (€80), while the average price is around $162 (€131).
The train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal takes 10h 37m and runs 6 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal is by bus, with a cost of around $48 (€38).
The last train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal leaves at 7:08 AM.
The first train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal leaves at 4:08 AM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal.
Yes, you can take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salzburg Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal
Salzburg
Rotterdam
The major train station for departures in Salzburg is Salzburg Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Salzburg Hbf for your trip from Salzburg to Rotterdam.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
11Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Südtiroler Platz.
Dining
- Restaurant Imlauer
- Stieglitz
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Europa Salzburg
- Wyndham Grand Salzburg Conference Centre
- H+ Hotel Salzburg
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for ÖBB and Westbahn trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for regional and international trains
Public transit options for Salzburg Hbf
- Bus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 25
- S-Bahn: Line S3
- Trolleybus: Lines 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
The major train station for arrivals in Rotterdam is Rotterdam Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotterdam Centraal for your journey to Rotterdam from Salzburg.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Dining
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Hotel
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Information Desk
- Located inside the central hall.
Public transit options for Rotterdam Centraal
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
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