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ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
One of Northern Europe’s largest art museums, known for major Danish and international exhibitions and the rooftop artwork Your Rainbow Panorama.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$43
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus will cost around $43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 13 buses that leave Copenhagen Airport for Aarhus on Sat, Jun 20, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 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 3 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 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 Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus 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 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 101 miles (163 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $301 Average price | $97 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus costing on average $80 (€66).
A bus is $60 (€49) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus costing on average $97 (€80).
A bus is $263 (€216) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus costing on average $301 (€246).
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Train takes on average 3h 52m.
Ferry takes on average 4h 35m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€31) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $72 (€59). The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 9m 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 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 11:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 12:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 12:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 1:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 1:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 2:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 3:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 AM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 3:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 4:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 5:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 6:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 6:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 8:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 3h55 | 8:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 9:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 9:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. 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 05:30, the last at 16:00. The fastest bus covers the 101 miles (163 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 101 miles (163 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 5:30 AM |
Last bus 4:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Aarhus — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Aarhus trip today.
One of Northern Europe’s largest art museums, known for major Danish and international exhibitions and the rooftop artwork Your Rainbow Panorama.
Open-air museum recreating Danish urban life across centuries with historic houses, workshops, and costumed interpreters.
Acclaimed archaeology and ethnography museum south of the city, famous for immersive exhibitions and the Grauballe Man.
Aarhus’s oldest neighborhood, loved for cobbled lanes, independent shops, colorful facades, and relaxed city atmosphere.
Charming narrow street lined with small colorful houses, one of the city’s most photographed local spots.
Modern waterfront district with contemporary architecture, harbor promenades, and popular social-media photo locations.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like herring, roast beef, eggs, or potatoes. A Danish classic found across Aarhus and central to everyday lunch culture.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and a traditional comfort meal locals know well.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made from pork or mixed meats, commonly served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled sides. A staple of classic Danish home cooking.
One of Aarhus’s best-known luxury dining destinations, offering elegant tasting menus and high-end Danish gastronomy in a calm setting.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant focused on seasonal Danish ingredients and a refined New Nordic approach in an intimate setting.
Popular Aarhus restaurant and wine bar with modern Scandinavian cooking, seasonal produce, and a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport and coffee are manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. No tip is needed for cafés, bars, or taxis.
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Aarhus Rutebilstation, Aarhus -> Aarhus Hovedbanegard, Aarhus
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus 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 Aarhus, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus buses use the København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro to Aarhus, Rutebilstationen station pair. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen Airport and Aarhus bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Dybbølsbro (in the station), Restaurant Flammen (0.5 km), Mad & Kaffe (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
Available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro: Elevators, ramps.
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