The average train between Danbury and Salem takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to Salem. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Danbury and Salem. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Salem at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Danbury to Salem? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Danbury to Salem. However, there are services departing from Danbury station and arriving at Salem station via New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Danbury to Salem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from South Norwalk station.
Danbury to Salem train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Danbury and Salem is 245.7 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Danbury to Salem via South Norwalk, New Haven, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 6h 34m.