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4.6Travel Information between Copenhagen and Aarhus
 Distance | 97 miles (156 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $144 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€11) • 3 h 25 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $144 (€130) • 35 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus, regional jet or Danish Railways (DSB) |
Travel 97 miles (156 km) by train, bus or flight to Aarhus from Copenhagen. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, regional jet or Danish Railways (DSB) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Copenhagen to Aarhus.
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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus
The journey from Copenhagen to Aarhus is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Copenhagen to Aarhus is easy to do by trains, buses, and flights. The fastest way is by taking the train, while the cheapest way is by taking the bus. Flights are also available with a flight time of only 40 minutes; however, when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Aarhus' airports is taken into consideration, flying is actually slightly slower than traveling across Denmark from Copenhagen to Aarhus by train. Key departure points in Copenhagen include København H train station, København Ingerslevsgade bus station, and Copenhagen's Kastrup airport.
Copenhagen to Aarhus Travel Comparison
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What is the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus?
Cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus. There are usually 16 buses traveling from Copenhagen to Aarhus per day. All Copenhagen to Aarhus buses are operated by FlixBus. Buses depart from either København Ingerslevsgade or København Valby Station and take between 3:40 and 4:40 h to arrive at Aarhus Rutebilstationen.
Fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Taking a flight is technically the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus, requiring only 40 minutes of flight time. However, when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Aarhus' airports is taken into consideration taking the train is actually the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus. SAS offers direct flights from Copenhagen to Aarhus which depart from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport and arrive at Aarhus airport, located approximately 40 km northeast of Aarhus' city center.
Most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus. Taking the train is at least 30 minutes faster than taking the bus and 10 minutes faster than taking a flight when travel time to and from Copenhagen and Aarhus' airports is included. There are over 40 trains traveling from Copenhagen to Aarhus every day, with the first train departing København H train station at 12:34 a.m. All trains arrive at Aarhus' Hovedbanegård train station. Trains depart Copenhagen consistently through the day, usually multiple times per hour. All trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus are operated by Denmark's national train company– DSB.
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Travel to Aarhus easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Aarhus.
There are 3 travel options from Copenhagen to Aarhus: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Aarhus:
Taking a bus costs $131 (€119) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $144 (€130) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $56 (€50) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $68 (€62).
The quickest way to travel to Aarhus from Copenhagen is by flight, which takes on average 35 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 3 h 25 min.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 46 min of travel time.
Aarhus is approximately 97 miles (156 km) away from Copenhagen.
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Aarhus is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- 13 flights a day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Copenhagen to Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Aarhus:
- Flights most often depart from Copenhagen at Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Aarhus at Aarhus Airport.
- Trains most often depart from Copenhagen at Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Aarhus at Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
The following travel companies offer services from Copenhagen to Aarhus:
- FlixBus can take you to Aarhus by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Copenhagen to Aarhus for $13 (€11).
- Travel with regional jet, CityJet or SAS for flights to Aarhus. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SAS Copenhagen to Aarhus tickets on Omio for $144 (€130).
- Travel with Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Aarhus by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Danish Railways (DSB) Copenhagen to Aarhus tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Aarhus with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 11 direct buses per day.
- Direct flight available with 4 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Danish Railways (DSB) 5 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Aarhus as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Copenhagen to Aarhus.
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