- 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.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
44 m
Average duration
45 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Silkeborg to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Silkeborg to Aarhus will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 18 trains that leave Silkeborg for Aarhus on Sat, Aug 01, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 44 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest trains will take 46 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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5318Trains from Silkeborg to Aarhus run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 25 miles (41 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 25 miles (41 km) |
Average train duration 1h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 4 days |
The table below shows live departures for Silkeborg to Aarhus trains for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5640 | 4:16 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h40 | 4:56 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
75354 | 4:49 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h45 | 5:34 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5644 | 5:16 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h40 | 5:56 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
75358 | 5:49 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h45 | 6:34 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5648 | 6:16 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h40 | 6:56 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
75362 | 7:02 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 7:48 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
75366 | 8:01 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 8:47 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
75370 | 9:01 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 9:47 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
75382 | 12:23 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 1:09 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5392 | 1:22 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h44 | 2:06 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5394 | 2:22 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h44 | 3:06 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5302 | 6:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 6:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5304 | 7:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 7:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5312 | 8:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 8:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5318 | 9:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 9:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5324 | 10:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 10:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5328 | 11:00 AM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 11:46 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5334 | 12:00 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 12:46 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5340 | 1:00 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 1:46 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5346 | 2:00 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 2:46 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
5348 | 3:00 PM Silkeborg Station | 0h46 | 3:46 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Silkeborg 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 Silkeborg to Aarhus trains use the Silkeborg st to Aarhus Hovedbanegård station pair, with some services arriving at Aarhus, Banegårdspladsen (togbus). Use this guide to compare Silkeborg and Aarhus train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Silkeborg st has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Zorba, Restaurant Safran
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Silkeborg st. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Silkeborg st. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Silkeborg st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Silkeborg st: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Silkeborg st: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Papirfabrikken, Hotel Dania, Scandic Silkeborg.
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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