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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $63.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$158 Average price | $197 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 34m Average total duration 17h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg 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 Salzburg to Rotterdam:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $171 (€137).
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $197 (€157).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Rotterdam
How to get from Salzburg to Rotterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Rotterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM17h30Salzburg, P+R Süd11:05 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1081One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h45Salzburg, P+R Süd3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1031One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h45Salzburg, P+R Süd3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1031One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:40 PM17h25Salzburg, P+R Süd3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM19h30Salzburg, P+R Süd6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$1041One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM19h20Salzburg, P+R Süd6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$1061One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rotterdam:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $171 (€137).
A bus is $114 (€91) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $197 (€157).
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 42m.
Bus takes on average 16h 2m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Rotterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Travel with Transavia France, Eurowings to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Transdev GmbH, Westbahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Salzburg Verkehr Gmbh to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Eurowings.
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