- Must visit
The National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main cultural-history museum, covering Viking, medieval, and modern Danish heritage. A strong choice for first-time visitors wanting broad context.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
4 h
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport 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 Airport will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 19 buses that leave Aarhus for Copenhagen Airport on Fri, Jun 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $126.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $320 Average price | $104 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport:
A bus is $47 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport costing on average $82 (€67).
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport costing on average $104 (€85).
A bus is $285 (€232) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport costing on average $320 (€261).
Other travel options to Copenhagen Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 3h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 47m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $71 (€58) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36 (€29). The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 58m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 3:40 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 4:40 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 6:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h00 | 7:05 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 8:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 9:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 10:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 11:25 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:50 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 5h25 | 4:15 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 7:20 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 11:25 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 12:40 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 1:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 2:10 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 4h05 | 2:40 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:20, the last at 18:20. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 5:20 AM |
Last bus 6:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Copenhagen Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Copenhagen Airport trip today.
Denmark’s main cultural-history museum, covering Viking, medieval, and modern Danish heritage. A strong choice for first-time visitors wanting broad context.
Major art museum known for classical sculpture, French impressionists, and its striking winter garden. One of central Copenhagen’s most rewarding museum visits.
Denmark’s national gallery with Danish Golden Age works, European masters, and modern art. Excellent for visitors interested in both classic and contemporary collections.
Colorful canal district lined with historic houses and boats. One of Copenhagen’s most photographed areas and a classic place for a waterside walk.
Central pedestrian shopping street connecting major squares and landmarks. A practical and lively route for first-time visitors exploring the city center.
Alternative neighborhood known for its independent spirit, murals, and unusual urban atmosphere. Popular with curious visitors, though rules and photography norms should be respected.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, or eggs. A classic Danish lunch tradition and one of the country’s most iconic foods.
Pan-fried Danish meatballs, usually made with pork or a pork-beef mix, often served with potatoes and gravy. A staple of traditional home-style Danish cooking.
Crispy fried pork belly, traditionally served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often regarded as Denmark’s national dish.
Historic, established venue famous for classic smørrebrød, schnapps, and traditional Danish service in a timeless atmosphere.
Respected traditional restaurant specializing in smørrebrød, schnapps, and classic seasonal Danish dishes in a warm intimate space.
Well-known Copenhagen restaurant celebrated for refined smørrebrød and modern Danish lunch traditions in an elegant setting.
Airport prices are high by Danish standards. Coffee, snacks, and sit-down meals usually cost more than in the city.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aarhus to Copenhagen Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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