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Compare bus, train, and flight for Rotterdam to Salzburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, while a flight costs an average of $336.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $336 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 25m Average total duration 9h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 2m Average total duration 16h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg
Compare the available ways to get from Rotterdam to Salzburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $251 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $336 (€283).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 2m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€127) compared to roughly $114 (€96) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$36 (-€30). The journey takes 9h 55m versus 9h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Salzburg
How to get from Rotterdam to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621
6:15 AM 10h31 Rotterdam Centraal 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 5 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621
6:15 AM 10h31 Rotterdam Centraal 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 5 transfers
Fastest
- IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621
6:15 AM 10h31 Rotterdam Centraal 4:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $180 1 One-way 5 transfers
Other options
- IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 625
8:15 AM 10h31 Rotterdam Centraal 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $204 1 One-way 5 transfers - IC 2027 · ICE 225 · ICE 517+
790338:05 AM 10h41 Rotterdam Centraal 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $204 1 One-way 3 transfers - IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617
7:15 AM 11h31 Rotterdam Centraal 6:46 PM Salzburg Hbf $204 1 One-way 6 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $65 (€55) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $251 (€210) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $336 (€283).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 25m.
Bus takes on average 17h 2m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Eurowings, Lufthansa, BA Euroflyer, Air Baltic, Avion Express Malta, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Transavia France.
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