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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Salzburg
Omio 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)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$191 Average price | $338 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 38m Average total duration 16h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Salzburg
How to get from Amsterdam to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 3577 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 · RJX 2658:56 PM11h02Amsterdam Zuid7:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$471One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
IC 3577 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 · RJX 2658:56 PM11h02Amsterdam Zuid7:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$471One-way3 transfers
Fastest
HV65917:00 AM1h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:35 AMSalzburg Airport$1471One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 3077 · IC 60403 · ICE 619 · RJX 2658:54 PM11h04Amsterdam Centraal7:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$471One-way3 transfers
IC 60403 · ICE 619 · RJX 2658:47 PM11h11Amsterdam Centraal7:58 AMSalzburg Hbf$471One-way2 transfers
IC 3545 · 20085 · 10629 · IC 194812:56 PM11h46Amsterdam Zuid12:42 AMSalzburg Hbf$591One-way5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM17h15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:45 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$791One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM22h55Amsterdam12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM15h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$801One-way1 transfer
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IC 6489:55 AM7h54Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3891One-way1 transfer
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IC 74612:25 PM9h24Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3891One-way1 transfer
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IC 6487:00 AM10h49Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:49 PMSalzburg Hbf$3891One-way1 transfer
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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.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Salzburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Transavia France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Salzburg by train.
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