How to travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg

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Compare bus and train 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 €26. 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 €26, and a flight costs an average of €114.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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€121

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€157

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€61

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Cheapest

10h 29m

Average total duration

9h 59m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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17h 18m

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16h 48m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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from Rotterdam to Salzburg

How to get from Rotterdam to Salzburg by train, bus or flight.

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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
01:55PM21h15
Rotterdam
11:10AMSalzburg
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:55PM21h15
Rotterdam
11:10AMSalzburg
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
03:20AM15h50
Rotterdam
07:10PMSalzburg
$1091One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:35PM18h35
Rotterdam
11:10AMSalzburg
$931One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus
09:25AM23h00
Rotterdam
08:25AMSalzburg
$1511One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rotterdam to Salzburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Rotterdam and Salzburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Salzburg:

A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $48 (€38).

A bus is $110 (€88) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Salzburg costing on average $143 (€114).

The fastest way to travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 44m.

Bus takes on average 15h 50m.

The distance from Rotterdam to Salzburg is approximately 475 miles (765 km).
The average frequency per day from Rotterdam to Salzburg is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Salzburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rotterdam to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transavia France to go to Salzburg by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus to go to Salzburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Rotterdam to Salzburg:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Transavia France.
Omio customers who travel from Rotterdam to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
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