How to travel from Salzburg to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Salzburg and Aarhus is around 1,273km (791 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 10h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Salzburg to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AarhusSalzburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to München Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,895($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin Central Bus Station and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration16h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 470($63)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Distance1,273km (791 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 470 ($63) and will take around 16h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 10h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,960 ($265).

The distance between Salzburg and Aarhus is around 1,273km (791 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 948km (589 miles)

It takes around 11h 25m to get from Salzburg and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 10h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 1,960 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 470 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in München Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Transdev, WESTbahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Meridian, BOB & BRB, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Snälltåget, Urlaubs-Express and Swedish Railways run train services between Salzburg and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Salzburg and Aarhus. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salzburg to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to München Hbf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 11h 25m.

The closest major airport to Aarhus is Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Aarhus. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,273km (791 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 11h 25m and will usually cost around DKK 1,895 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Aarhus

Transport options from Salzburg to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
11h 25m
DKK 1,895($255)
twice daily1,311km (814 miles)
Train via Odense17h 5m
DKK 615($83)
once a week1,394km (866 miles)
Train via Hamburg Altona17h 15m
DKK 1,360($185)
once a week1,403km (872 miles)
Bus
16h 40m
DKK 470($63)
5 times a week1,381km (858 miles)
Drive
10h 40m
DKK 1,960($265)
on demand1,273km (791 miles)

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Airports near Aarhus

The following major airports near Aarhus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.

AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Aarhus
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Aarhus
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Aarhus