The distance between Salzburg and Amsterdam is around 971km (603 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Salzburg to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf then Arnhem Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal.
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Take the bus to Amsterdam Prins Hendrikplantsoen.
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There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Amsterdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Salzburg and Amsterdam is around 971km (603 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 772km (480 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Salzburg and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Amsterdam is to drive which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Amsterdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), VIAS Rail GmbH, Dutch Railways and Nightjet run train services between Salzburg and Amsterdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 18h 30m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salzburg and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 18h 30m.
Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Salzburg and Amsterdam. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf then Arnhem Centraal and then to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 8h 35m.
The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Amsterdam. The distance is around 971km (603 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 8h 35m | €220($220) | every 4 hours | 977km (607 miles) |
Train via Rosenheim | 13h 10m | €40($40) | once a week | 1,047km (651 miles) |
Train via Kufstein | 13h 35m | €125($125) | twice daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Bus | 18h 30m | €45($45) | twice daily | 1,206km (749 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €200($200) | on demand | 971km (603 miles) |
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Transavia Holland
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The following major airports near Amsterdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.