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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $140 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. 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 $140, while a flight costs an average of $768.
Distance: 349 miles (563 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $768 Average price | $140 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 17m Average total duration 7h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 50m Average total duration 10h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Essen to Aarhus:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $628 (€524) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $768 (€641).
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
Tickets start at around $160 (€133) compared to roughly $157 (€131) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$2 (-€2). The journey takes 7h 47m versus 7h 45m 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.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:04 PM14h46Essen5:50 AMAarhus$581One-way0 transfers
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- 3:04 PM14h46Essen5:50 AMAarhus$581One-way0 transfers
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- 3:04 PM14h46Essen5:50 AMAarhus$581One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Aarhus:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $160 (€133).
A bus is $628 (€524) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aarhus costing on average $768 (€641).
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Aarhus by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
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