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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a flight costs an average of $398.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$398 Average price | $171 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 14m Average total duration 16h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Rotterdam:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $171.
A bus is $299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $125 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $25. The journey takes 16h 44m versus 9h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 · FlixBus11:20 PM19h20Salzburg, P+R Süd6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$541One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM19h20Salzburg, P+R Süd6:40 PMRotterdam, Zuidplein$541One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW43389:25 PM1h10Salzburg Airport10:35 PMDusseldorf Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 1214 · ICE 912 · ICE 120 · IC 28802:04 PM9h36Salzburg Hbf11:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$981One-way3 transfers- ICE 118 · ICE 224 · IC 287212:00 PM9h40Salzburg Hbf9:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1471One-way2 transfers
- EC 212 · ICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 28568:00 AM9h40Salzburg Hbf5:40 PMRotterdam Centraal$1471One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM19h30Salzburg, P+R Süd6:50 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM15h45Salzburg, P+R Süd3:05 PMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$541One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:10 AM21h05Salzburg, P+R Süd12:15 AMRotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)$541One-way1 transfer
- EW8343+
EW94:05 PM5h45Salzburg Airport9:50 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3121One-way1 transfer - EW8343+EW74:05 PM3h15Salzburg Airport7:20 PMCologne Bonn Airport$3491One-way1 transfer
LH1103 · LH7410:10 AM4h15Salzburg Airport2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$5721One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Rotterdam:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $171.
A bus is $299 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 14m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Rotterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station).
- 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.
- Travel with Transavia France, Eurowings to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- 2 direct flights per day with Transavia France, Eurowings.
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