The cheapest and fastest trains from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT
Cheapest price
£124
Average price
£124
Fastest journey
14 h 29 m
Average duration
14 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
597 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT will cost around £124 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £124.
Of the 1 trains that leave Denver, CO for Salt Lake City, UT every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 597 km distance in an average of 14 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5 California Zephyr8:4614h29Union Station, Denver, CO23:15Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT£1241One-way0 changes
5 California Zephyr8:4614h29Union Station, Denver, CO23:15Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT£1241One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £58.
Distance: 597 km
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£165 Average Price | £74 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
15h 5m Average total duration 14h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT train times
The table below shows live departures for Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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5 California Zephyr | 8:46 Union Station, Denver, CO | 14h29 | 23:15 Salt Lake Central Station, Salt Lake City, UT | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT
Trains from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 11:46. The fastest train covers the 597 km distance in 14h 29m.
Distance 597 km |
Average train duration 14h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £58 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14h 29m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 11:46 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Denver, CO to Salt Lake City, UT by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Salt Lake City, UT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Denver, CO and Salt Lake City, UT
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Wynkoop Street.
- Snooze an A.M. Eatery
- Mercantile Dining & Provision
- Ultreia
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1.00
- The Crawford Hotel
- The Oxford Hotel
- Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and RTD services
- Hall 2: dining and shopping area
- Hall 3: hotel access
- RTD Light Rail: Lines A, B, G
- Bus: Several RTD bus lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available at the station, with spaces for both short-term and long-term parking.
- The Gateway
- Red Iguana
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown
- Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown
- Holiday Inn Express Salt Lake City Downtown
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for Amtrak and FrontRunner trains
- Hall 2: TRAX light rail connections
- Light Rail: TRAX Blue Line, TRAX Green Line
- Bus: Several UTA bus lines available
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