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Compare bus and train for Cologne to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $46. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, and a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 384 miles (619 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$119 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest |
9h 1m Average total duration Fastest 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Cologne to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Aarhus:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Aarhus costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 24m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Aarhus as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Aarhus by bus.
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