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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 CHF 90, while a flight costs an average of CHF 502.
Distance: 368 miles (593 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF 112 Average price | CHF 90 Average price Cheapest | CHF 502 Average price | CHF 134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Aarhus:
A bus is CHF 22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Aarhus costing on average CHF 112.
A bus is CHF 412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Aarhus costing on average CHF 502.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF 112 compared to roughly CHF 134 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 23. The journey takes 8h 15m versus 8h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Aarhus
How to get from Düsseldorf to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:27 AM 10h58 Düsseldorf Hbf 8:25 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen CHF 46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixTrain+
FlixBus9:27 AM 10h58 Düsseldorf Hbf 8:25 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen CHF 46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
SK1622 · SK12593:25 PM 2h50 Dusseldorf Airport 6:15 PM Aarhus Airport CHF 329 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 206 · RJ 384 · IC 23537:34 AM 9h34 Düsseldorf Hbf 5:08 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård CHF 53 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 2310 · RJ 384 · IC 23538:09 AM 8h59 Düsseldorf Hbf 5:08 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård CHF 55 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 926 · ICE 610 · ECE 392 · IC 23772:33 PM 9h05 Düsseldorf Hbf 11:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård CHF 55 1 One-way 4 transfers
FlixTrain · FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:38 AM 11h47 Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf 8:25 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen CHF 47 1 One-way 2 transfers
SK1630 · SK125710:10 AM 3h20 Dusseldorf Airport 1:30 PM Aarhus Airport CHF 177 1 One-way 1 transfer
SK1630 · SK124510:10 AM 6h10 Dusseldorf Airport 4:20 PM Aarhus Airport CHF 177 1 One-way 1 transfer
SK1630 · SK124310:10 AM 23h05 Dusseldorf Airport 9:15 AM Aarhus Airport CHF 177 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Aarhus:
A bus is CHF 22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Aarhus costing on average CHF 112.
A bus is CHF 412 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Aarhus costing on average CHF 502.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, 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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