4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Essen to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $63. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 train costs an average of $63, and a flight costs an average of $218.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$72 Average price Cheapest | $296 Average price |
8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Aarhus
How to get from Essen to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Aarhus is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
.png)
1:01 PM8h37Essen9:38 PMAarhus$1771One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:01 PM8h37Essen9:38 PMAarhus$1771One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- 1:01 PM8h37Essen9:38 PMAarhus$1771One-way2 transfers
Other options
- 8:59 AM8h38Essen5:37 PMAarhus$1771One-way2 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Apr 15
Apr 16
Apr 17
Apr 18
Apr 19
Apr 20
Apr 21
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Aarhus.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Aarhus:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $63 (€50).
A bus is $170 (€136) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $218 (€174).
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 46m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen 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 Essen Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with Cityjet to go to Aarhus by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
Travelling from Essen to Aarhus: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
