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ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
One of Northern Europe's leading art museums, famous for its rooftop rainbow panorama and strong Danish and international collections.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$36
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$46
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 33 m
Buses on Aug 30
20
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Copenhagen 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 to Aarhus will cost around $46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 20 buses from Copenhagen to Aarhus, including 20 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 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 Copenhagen to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $499.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $499 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m 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 Copenhagen to Aarhus:
A bus is $47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average $74.
A bus is $472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average $499.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 17m.
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 3h 28m 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 11:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Aarhus buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 3:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 4:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 6:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 6:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h40 | 7:40 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:10 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h25 | 8:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 10:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 11:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 11:35 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 12:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 12:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 1:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 1:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:30 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 3h35 | 2:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Copenhagen to Aarhus run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 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 25m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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 leading art museums, famous for its rooftop rainbow panorama and strong Danish and international collections.
A major open-air history museum presenting Danish town life across centuries with historic houses, gardens, and costumed interpretation.
An acclaimed archaeology and ethnography museum south of Aarhus, known for prehistory exhibitions and the famous Grauballe Man.
A picturesque cobbled lane in the Latin Quarter lined with colorful historic houses. It is one of Aarhus's most charming walking streets.
The city's oldest neighborhood mixes medieval streets, boutiques, and historic houses. It is one of the best areas for a relaxed walk.
A large public forest stretching south of the city with beaches, trails, and viewpoints. It is a favorite place for nature walks near downtown.
Open-faced rye bread topped with pickled herring, shrimp, roast beef, or egg. A classic Danish lunch tradition found across Aarhus.
Crisp fried pork belly served with parsley sauce and potatoes. Often called Denmark’s national dish and a beloved comfort food.
Pork meatballs with potatoes, gravy, and red cabbage. A traditional home-style Danish dish common in Jutland and local inns.
Refined fine dining with seasonal local ingredients and elegant tasting menus. One of Aarhus’s most acclaimed restaurants.
Well-regarded seafood restaurant by the harbor, specializing in fresh fish, shellfish, and polished Nordic cooking.
Historic restaurant in an old merchant’s house, known for classic Danish cuisine, smørrebrød, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Very costly versus most European cities. Hotels, dining, and drinks are pricey; public transport is good but not cheap for tourists.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is enough in restaurants and taxis for great service; tipping in cafes is optional and uncommon.
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Aarhus Rutebilstationen -> Aarhus Hovedbanegård
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen 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 to Aarhus buses use the København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro to Aarhus, Rutebilstationen station pair. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen 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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