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Compare train and bus 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 €37. 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 €37, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 384 miles (619 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€91 Average price | €56 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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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 $62 (€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 train and bus 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 (Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with FlixBus, Wupsi to go to Aarhus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
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