How to travel from Cologne to Aarhus

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Aarhus including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of ฿63.

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Aarhus:

A bus is ฿37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Aarhus costing on average ฿101.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Aarhus is by train with an average journey time of 8h 36m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 36m.

The distance from Cologne to Aarhus is approximately 384 miles (619 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Aarhus is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Aarhus:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Aarhus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aarhus by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Aarhus often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Hamburg, Berlin, Copenhagen Airport, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Aarhus and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aarhus to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aarhus, you can stroll through the Aarhus Botanical Garden, explore the Latin Quarter with its charming streets and cafes, and savor international cuisines at the Aarhus Street Food market. Enjoy a bike ride along the Aarhus River or catch a performance at the Musikhuset Aarhus. Visit the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum for contemporary art and panoramic views, explore Danish history at Den Gamle By and Moesgaard Museum, admire the Gothic architecture of Aarhus Cathedral, or wander the gardens of Marselisborg Palace when the royals are not in residence.

Three days are ideal to explore Aarhus, allowing time to visit the ARoS Art Museum, Den Gamle By, and the Moesgaard Museum, along with enjoying the local cafes and vibrant city life.