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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 339 miles (547 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€81 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
7h 40m Average total duration Fastest 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 21m Average total duration 11h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg 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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How to get from Dortmund to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Aarhus
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 Dortmund to Aarhus.

You can get between Dortmund and Aarhus 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Aarhus is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $33 (€30) compared to other travel options to Aarhus:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $37 (€33) from Dortmund to Aarhus.
The quickest way to travel to Aarhus from Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 7 h 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 11 h 45 min.
The Dortmund to Aarhus distance is around 339 miles (546 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Aarhus is:
- 5 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Dortmund to Aarhus as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Aarhus:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Aarhus:
- You can take a bus from Dortmund to Aarhus with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€33) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Aarhus.
- You can travel between Dortmund and Aarhus by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $33 (€30) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Aarhus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Aarhus with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus with.
- Direct train with.
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 Dortmund to Aarhus.
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