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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 $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$170 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $213 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 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 $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 34m.
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 6216:15 AM10h31Rotterdam Centraal4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1841One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 6216:15 AM10h31Rotterdam Centraal4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1841One-way4 transfers
Fastest
IC 1119 · IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 6216:15 AM10h31Rotterdam Centraal4:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1841One-way4 transfers
Other options
IC 1123 · IC 3521 · 20073 · 106177:15 AM11h31Rotterdam Centraal6:46 PMSalzburg Hbf$1841One-way6 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
A bus is $87 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $170 (€139).
A bus is $129 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $213 (€174).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 15h 34m.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Salzburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
- Travel with Transavia France, Eurowings to go to Salzburg by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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