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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 an average ticket price of $86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 59m. 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 $86, while a flight costs an average of $403.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$156 Average price | $403 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 15m Average total duration 16h 45m 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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Compare ways to travel from Salzburg to Rotterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Rotterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 $156.
A bus is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 15m.
Tickets start at around $156 compared to roughly $122 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$34. The journey takes 9h 49m versus 9h 22m 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 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 · FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM 22h35 Salzburg, P+R Süd 4:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein $61 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM 22h35 Salzburg, P+R Süd 4:10 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein $61 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
EW43348:00 AM 1h10 Salzburg Airport 9:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport $197 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
EC 212 · ICE 880 · 26722 · ICE 1228:00 AM 11h40 Salzburg Hbf 7:40 PM Rotterdam Centraal $157 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM 19h20 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:40 PM Rotterdam, Zuidplein $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM 19h30 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:50 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM 17h30 Salzburg, P+R Süd 11:05 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) $61 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW4354 · EW90374:30 PM 3h40 Salzburg Airport 8:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $161 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW97177:45 PM 1h10 Salzburg Airport 8:55 PM Dusseldorf Airport $221 1 One-way 0 transfers
EW43382:35 PM 1h10 Salzburg Airport 3:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport $221 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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 $156.
A bus is $318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Rotterdam costing on average $403.
Other travel options to Rotterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 15m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Rotterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Rotterdam by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, BA Euroflyer, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Rotterdam by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Transavia France, Avion Express Malta.
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