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Compare train and flight for Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $71, while a flight costs an average of $392.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $392 Average price | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $321 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $392 (€329).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€60) compared to roughly $38 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-33.30 (€-27.91). The journey takes 4h 28m versus 3h 44m 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 Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber
How to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 AM4h25Salzburg8:25 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1821One-way0 transfers
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- 4:00 AM4h25Salzburg8:25 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber$1821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:15 PM1h05Salzburg2:20 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber$5011One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 AM3h25Salzburg8:55 AMRothenburg ob der Tauber$2111One-way0 transfers
- 8:10 AM7h35Salzburg3:45 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber$4661One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
A train is $321 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $392 (€329).
Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 58m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Rothenburg ob der Tauber station.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
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