How to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 170 miles (274 km)

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$73

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Cheapest

$39

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 7m

Average total duration

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4h 37m

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3h 44m

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The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a train with an average price of $73 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:

A train is $262 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Salzburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber among Omio's users.

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from 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210 · 57034 · 58903
    10:00 AM4h51
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 210 · 57034 · 58903
    10:00 AM4h51
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $371One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1107
    6:50 PM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    7:50 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 598 · 59126 · 57222
    9:00 AM4h51
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $631One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1508 · IC 2160 · 57034 · 58903
    10:05 AM4h46
    Salzburg Hbf
    2:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $841One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 212 · ICE 880 · 57161 · 58901
    8:00 AM5h51
    Salzburg Hbf
    1:51 PMRothenburg ob der Tauber station
    $1031One-way
    3 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1103
    10:20 AM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    11:20 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4071One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105
    2:10 PM1h00
    Salzburg Airport
    3:10 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    $4071One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1105 · LH146
    2:10 PM3h25
    Salzburg Airport
    5:35 PMNuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport
    $4471One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Travel to Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

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There are 2 options to travel between Salzburg and Rothenburg ob der Tauber including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a train with an average price of $73 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:

A train is $262 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber costing on average $335 (€270).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Rothenburg ob der Tauber take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 37m.

The distance from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Bayerische Regiobahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Meridian, BOB & BRB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by train.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg ob der Tauber often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Frankfurt am Main, Munich Hbf, Füssen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rothenburg ob der Tauber and these popular destinations at a great price.

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