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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 prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $48, and a flight costs an average of $95.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $185 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m 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 |
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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 Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $137 (€110).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $185 (€148).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:20 AM15h55Rotterdam8:15 PMSalzburg$621One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:20 AM15h55Rotterdam8:15 PMSalzburg$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
4:20 AM15h55Rotterdam8:15 PMSalzburg$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:30 PM18h40Rotterdam12:10 PMSalzburg$641One-way0 transfers
5:05 AM19h25Rotterdam12:30 AMSalzburg$661One-way0 transfers
11:46 PM23h39Rotterdam11:25 PMSalzburg$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $137 (€110).
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $185 (€148).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 14m.
Bus takes on average 16h 45m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Rotterdam The Hague Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
- Travel with Transavia France to go to Salzburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Salzburg by bus.
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