The distance between Copenhagen and Salzburg is around 1,278km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Salzburg 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 Hamburg Hbf and then to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.
There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Salzburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Copenhagen and Salzburg is around 1,278km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 878km (545 miles)
It takes around 18h 5m to get from Copenhagen and Salzburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Salzburg is to drive which takes around 11h 45m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Salzburg. It typically takes around 18h 5m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Høje Taastrup St.. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 18h 5m.
Snälltåget, Danish Railways and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Copenhagen and Salzburg. Trains depart once a week and will take around 18h 5m, 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 Copenhagen and Salzburg. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Salzburg. We recommend that you take the train to Salzburg Hbf. instead which will take 18h 5m.
The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Salzburg. The distance is around 1,401km (870 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Salzburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 5m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Hamburg Hbf + 1 similar | 15h 30m | €175($175) | once a week | 1,401km (871 miles) |
Train | 18h 5m | €79($79) | once a week | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Bus | 18h 40m | €72($72) | once daily | 1,278km (794 miles) |
Drive | 11h 45m | €290($290) | on demand | 1,401km (870 miles) |
Meridian, BOB & BRB
Transdev
Norwegian Air International
Transavia Holland
The following major airports near Salzburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.