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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
$104
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
20 h 53 m
Average duration
21 h 44 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
1136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Aarhus will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Aarhus without transferring at least 4 times.
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 608 · Bus 3982
RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · S3 · 11156
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 82848 · S3
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 608 · Bus 3982
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 606 · ECE 396
RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · S3 · 11156Trains from Budapest to Aarhus run on average 4 times per day, taking around 18h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $97 (€79) but you can travel from only $81 (€66) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 705 miles (1136 km) distance in 21h 3m.
Distance 705 miles (1136 km) |
Average train duration 18h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $97 (€79) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 21h 3m |
First train 12:16 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Aarhus trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 608 · Bus 3982 | 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 20h53 | 2:23 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5 transfers | |
RJ 270 · RJ 478 · ICE 606 · ECE 396 | 5:30 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 21h38 | 3:08 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 4 transfers | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 784 | 8:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 21h35 | 6:05 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 6 transfers | |
R 4632 · EC 140 · RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 | 8:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 21h25 | 6:05 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 7 transfers | |
EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 · ICE 782 | 10:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 24h08 | 10:38 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 7 transfers | |
R 4614 · EC 142 · RJX 19916 · EC 114 | 10:40 AM Budapest-Deli | 23h58 | 10:38 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 8 transfers | |
RJX 64 · ICE 582 · 82848 · S3 | On time 11:30 AM Budapest Keleti | 23h38 | 11:08 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 6 transfers | |
RJX 66 · ICE 1080 · S3 · 11156 | On time 1:30 PM Budapest Keleti | 23h08 | 12:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 5 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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 Hovedbanegård -> DOKK1, Aarhus
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Aarhus by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aarhus, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Aarhus trains use the Budapest Keleti to Aarhus Hovedbanegård station pair, with some services arriving at Aarhus, Banegårdspladsen (togbus). Use this guide to compare Budapest and Aarhus train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Aarhus Hovedbanegård has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: McDonald's, Sunset Boulevard
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Aarhus Hovedbanegård. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Aarhus Hovedbanegård. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Aarhus Hovedbanegård: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aarhus Hovedbanegård: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aarhus Hovedbanegård: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ritz Aarhus City, Scandic Aarhus City, Comwell Aarhus.
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