Salzburg to Aarhus by train

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Overview: trains from Salzburg to Aarhus

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salzburg to Aarhus, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:51 View journey
Last train 23:08 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 12hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 948
Trains / day 18 View all
Cheapest journey CA$278.20 View journey
Avg journey time 16hr 47m
Train operators 33

Taking the train from Salzburg to Aarhus

Ready to book a trip from Salzburg to Aarhus by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train tickets between Salzburg and Aarhus

The cheapest train tickets from Salzburg to Aarhus start at CA$278.20. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Salzburg to Aarhus is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Salzburg to Aarhus departure frequency and train timetable

With 18 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 53 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:51 and the last one is at 23:08. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:51, with the last one at 23:00.

Average train travel time from Salzburg to Aarhus

The quickest time by train is 12 hours and 12 minutes, travelling a total distance of 948 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Salzburg to Aarhus trains

Tickets for travel to Aarhus along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Salzburg to Aarhus

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Aarhus city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Salzburg to Aarhus

Want to know more about your journey from Salzburg to Aarhus? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Salzburg and Aarhus is 948 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.