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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $118, while a flight costs an average of $557.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
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$138 Average price | $118 Average price Cheapest | $557 Average price | $152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Dortmund to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Aarhus:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $138.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $557.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
The journey is about 3m faster (7h 25m by train vs 7h 28m by car) and roughly $15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($138 vs $152). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Dortmund to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:50 PM 19h10 Dortmund 5:00 PM Aarhus $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:50 PM 19h10 Dortmund 5:00 PM Aarhus $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:50 PM 19h10 Dortmund 5:00 PM Aarhus $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM 19h10 Dortmund 6:00 PM Aarhus $69 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Aarhus:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $138.
A bus is $440 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $557.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Aarhus by flight.
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