Copenhagen to Salzburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

543.9 miles 875.4 km · straight line
652.8 miles estimated 1050.5 km · driving distance
13h 8min estimated drive time
DKK 854 - DKK 1051 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
178° S bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Salzburg?

The distance from Copenhagen to Salzburg is 543.9 miles (875.4 km) as the crow flies. Salzburg is located S of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 652.8 miles, taking about 13h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Salzburg is in Austria.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Salzburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Copenhagen to Salzburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 8min DKK 854 - DKK 1051 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 46min $52–$98* Budget
Train ~17h 4min $78–$228* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Copenhagen & Salzburg

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Salzburg
47.81°N, 13.05°E
Europe/Vienna
424m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 181 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients