How to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus

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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 prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 16m. 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 $47, and a train costs an average of $67.

Distance: 339 miles (547 km)

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$126

Average price

$79

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Cheapest

$154

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 16m

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30m

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12h 21m

Average total duration

11h 51m

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7h 28m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of $79 (€65).

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

A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $126 (€103).

A bus is $371 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $451 (€369).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is by train with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Aarhus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Aarhus among Omio's users.

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from Dortmund to Aarhus

How to get from Dortmund to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM13h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:50 AMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:45 PM13h05
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:50 AMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $631One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 206 · ECE 1196 · IC 449
    8:25 AM7h43
    Dortmund Hbf
    4:08 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 616 · RJ 13412 · ICL 50055
    9:25 AM8h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    5:38 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 614 · ECE 394 · ICL 50063
    11:25 AM8h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    7:38 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $1641One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 614 · 11172 · IC 5762 · ICL 50067
    11:25 AM9h13
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:38 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $1761One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:32 AM10h53
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:25 PMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $741One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    5:32 PM14h18
    Dortmund Hbf
    7:50 AMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $881One-way
    1 transfer
  • TAP PortugalTP543 · TP752+Sas AirwaysSK1273
    5:45 PM30h05
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:50 PMAarhus Airport
    $7911One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK817 · SK1465 · SK1273
    8:00 PM27h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:50 PMAarhus Airport
    $8191One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 527+Condor FlugdienstDE4087+Sas AirwaysSK1273 · SK1680
    6:23 AM17h27
    Dortmund Hbf
    11:50 PMAarhus Airport
    $40611One-way
    3 transfers

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Aarhus including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of $79 (€65).

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

A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $126 (€103).

A bus is $371 (€304) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Aarhus costing on average $451 (€369).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Aarhus is by train with an average journey time of 7h 16m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Flight takes on average 7h 26m.

Bus takes on average 11h 51m.

The distance from Dortmund to Aarhus is approximately 339 miles (547 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Aarhus is:
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Aarhus:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Aarhus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aarhus by train.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund 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.

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