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Salzburg, Austria → Rothenburg, Switzerland

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Eight ways to Travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg

Composite routes from Salzburg to Rothenburg

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salzburg South to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.79–$63.60

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Salzburg Lastenstrasse to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.35–$33.07

Bartolini Turismo

Phone:
+39 0825-26416
Website:
bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Zurich to Luthern
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.06

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.68–$318.00

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$89.04–$407.04

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$953.99
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.24–$890.39
Plane from Munich International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.64–$470.64

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Salzburg Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$139.92–$953.99

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Munich International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.40–$953.99
Plane from Munich International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.08–$610.55

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$43.25–$48.34

WESTbahn Gmbh

Phone:
+43 1 89900
Website:
westbahn.at/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$57.24

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.32–$120.84
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$30.53–$44.52

Transdev GmbH

Phone:
+49 30 200730
Website:
transdev.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.80–$45.79

Meridian, BOB & BRB

Phone:
+49 8024 997171
Website:
brb.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$41.98–$50.88

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
8h 3m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$76.32–$114.48
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.89–$52.15

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$7.63–$8.90

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Luzern
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$29.26–$53.42
Train from Basel SBB to Sursee
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.34–$62.33

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Salzburg Hbf to München
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$114.48–$139.92

PKP Intercity

Phone:
703 200 200
Website:
intercity.pl
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.08–$19.08

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.89–$54.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg is to bus which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 10h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Lastenstrasse and arriving at Rothenburg, Flecken via Zurich and Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf via Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

The distance between Salzburg and Rothenburg is 531 km. The road distance is 507 km.

How do I travel from Salzburg to Rothenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $92.39 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Rothenburg bus from?

Salzburg to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Salzburg Lastenstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Rothenburg train from?

Salzburg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Rothenburg is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs $92.39 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $81.52 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Salzburg to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Salzburg to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Zurich Limmatstrasse station.

Where does the Salzburg to Rothenburg train arrive?

Salzburg to Rothenburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Rothenburg is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Salzburg to Rothenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Salzburg to Rothenburg?

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Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

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