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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, while a flight costs an average of €404.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price | €404 Average price | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Aarhus:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average €61.
A bus is €382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average €404.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
Tickets start at around €22 compared to roughly €58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €36. The journey takes 3h 37m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Aarhus
How to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:00 PM 3h40 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 7:40 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:00 PM 3h40 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 7:40 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- SK1273
11:10 PM 0h40 Copenhagen Airport 11:50 PM Aarhus Airport €188 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 50657
3:24 PM 2h36 Copenhagen Central Station 6:00 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård €61 1 One-way 0 transfers - 39
10:52 AM 2h46 Copenhagen Central Station 1:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård €61 1 One-way 0 transfers - 55
2:52 PM 2h46 Copenhagen Central Station 5:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård €61 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
5:10 PM 3h25 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 8:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen €20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
3:00 PM 3h35 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 6:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen €20 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
2:00 PM 3h35 København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 5:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
- SK1257
12:55 PM 0h40 Copenhagen Airport 1:35 PM Aarhus Airport €215 1 One-way 0 transfers - SK1243
8:30 AM 0h45 Copenhagen Airport 9:15 AM Aarhus Airport €215 1 One-way 0 transfers - SK1245
3:35 PM 0h45 Copenhagen Airport 4:20 PM Aarhus Airport €269 1 One-way 0 transfers
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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
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€22 |
3:40 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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€53 |
3:09 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€133 |
0:40 h |
1 Month Ahead |
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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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Aarhus:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average €61.
A bus is €382 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Aarhus costing on average €404.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 7m.
Flight takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Ferries mostly depart from Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line and arrive in Port of Grenå.
- Travel with DSB, CFL, Regional, Intercity to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal, braathens regional aviation to go to Aarhus by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with DSB, Intercity.
- 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, braathens regional aviation.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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