- Must visit
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aarhus to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aarhus to Copenhagen will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
Of the 18 buses that leave Aarhus for Copenhagen on Sat, Jun 27, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 27 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 27 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $349 Average price | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Copenhagen:
A bus is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Copenhagen costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $312 (€257) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Copenhagen costing on average $349 (€288).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Train takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $69 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $32 (€27). The journey takes 3h 23m versus 3h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Aarhus to Copenhagen buses for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 5h00 | 3:50 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 7:20 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 10:55 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 12:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 12:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h30 | 1:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 1:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 2:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 2:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 3:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 4:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 4:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 5:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 5:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 6:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 7:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 8:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 9:40 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 3h35 | 10:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aarhus to Copenhagen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Copenhagen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Copenhagen trip today.
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture in a central historic building.
Major art museum known for classical sculpture, French Impressionists, and its winter garden atrium.
Denmark’s national gallery with Danish Golden Age art, European masters, and strong modern collections.
Colorful canal-front district lined with historic houses and boats, one of Copenhagen’s most photographed areas.
Central pedestrian shopping street and one of Europe’s classic urban promenades, connecting major squares and sights.
Alternative self-governing neighborhood known for murals, creative atmosphere, and unusual urban character.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, shrimp, or egg. It is one of Denmark’s most iconic lunch traditions and a must-try in Copenhagen.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish, it is a classic hearty meal found in traditional restaurants.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made from pork or a pork-beef mix, often served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled cabbage. They are a staple of Danish home cooking.
World-famous fine dining restaurant celebrated for innovative New Nordic cuisine and exceptional service. Best for a high-end culinary experience rather than classic traditional fare.
Historic Copenhagen institution famous for classic smørrebrød, pickled herring, and schnapps in a traditional dining room atmosphere.
Well-known traditional Danish restaurant specializing in generous smørrebrød and classic lunch dishes in a cozy old-style setting.
Costs are high by European standards, especially for hotels, dining, and alcohol, though public transport is efficient.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares if desired.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aarhus to Copenhagen by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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