- Must visit
ARoS Aarhus Art Museum
One of Northern Europe's leading art museums, famous for its rooftop rainbow panorama and strong Danish and international collections.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Odense to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Odense to Aarhus will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Odense to Aarhus, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 85 km distance in an average of 1 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 40 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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Buses from Odense to Aarhus run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 21:10. The fastest bus covers the 52 miles (85 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 52 miles (85 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 9:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Odense to Aarhus.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Odense to Aarhus buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:25 AM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 11:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 1:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 3:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 5:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 6:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) | 1h40 | 7:40 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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
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Most Odense to Aarhus buses use the Odense, Hestehaven (Parkering Syd) to Aarhus, Rutebilstationen station pair. Use this guide to compare Odense and Aarhus bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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