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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 $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. 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 $72, while a flight costs an average of $154.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$105 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 8m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $105.
A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
Tickets start at around $105 compared to roughly $117 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $12. The journey takes 10h 5m 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM18h20Rotterdam, Zuidplein12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM18h20Rotterdam, Zuidplein12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way2 transfers
Fastest
EW43397:30 PM1h10Dusseldorf Airport8:40 PMSalzburg Airport$2021One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · ICE 6279:15 AM10h31Rotterdam Centraal7:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$991One-way4 transfers
- IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 6258:15 AM10h31Rotterdam Centraal6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1111One-way4 transfers
- IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 106219:15 AM11h31Rotterdam Centraal8:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1221One-way6 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM15h55Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM16h40Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)10:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM18h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)1:00 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd$621One-way1 transfer
LH79 · LH11026:10 AM3h15Dusseldorf Airport9:25 AMSalzburg Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
LH4217+LH11086:35 PM3h30Dusseldorf Airport10:05 PMSalzburg Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- EW9048 · EW83422:55 PM4h00Dusseldorf Airport6:55 PMSalzburg Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $105.
A bus is $82 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $154.
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 35m.
Bus takes on average 16h 8m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 4 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 FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with Transavia France, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Eurowings.
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