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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $165 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $165, while a train costs an average of $182.
Distance: 380 miles (613 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$182 Average price | $165 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 10m Average total duration Fastest 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Aarhus:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Aarhus costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (8h 40m by train vs 8h 48m by car). Tickets start at around $182 compared to roughly $181 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Dresden to Aarhus
How to get from Dresden to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Aarhus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RJ 172 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 276:53 PM15h45Dresden Hbf10:38 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$1201One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- RJ 172 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 276:53 PM15h45Dresden Hbf10:38 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$1201One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- S1 · IC 2270+
SK1257 · SK16789:30 AM7h30Dresden Hbf5:00 PMAarhus Airport$7551One-way3 transfers
Other options
- RJ 176 · ECE 392 · IC 23772:53 PM8h39Dresden Hbf11:32 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$1441One-way2 transfers
- IC 2176 · ICE 508 · 11176 · IC 57641:35 PM9h03Dresden Hbf10:38 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$1561One-way4 transfers
- RJ 176 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 501852:53 PM10h25Dresden Hbf1:18 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$1561One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:45 PM16h20Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)3:05 PMAarhus, Rutebilstationen$1491One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 AM12h30Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:00 PMAarhus, Rutebilstationen$1601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 AM13h00Dresden, Bf Neustadt7:00 PMAarhus, Rutebilstationen$1611One-way1 transfer
- IC 2174+SK1680 · SK12733:35 PM8h15Dresden Hbf11:50 PMAarhus Airport$4311One-way2 transfers
- IC 2578+SK1273 · SK168011:35 AM12h15Dresden Hbf11:50 PMAarhus Airport$4311One-way2 transfers
- S1 · IC 2270+SK1680 · SK12739:30 AM14h20Dresden Hbf11:50 PMAarhus Airport$4381One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Aarhus:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Aarhus costing on average $182.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 30m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Aarhus as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
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