How to travel from Essen to Aarhus

There are 3 options to travel between Essen and Aarhus including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of zł251.

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

A bus is zł55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Aarhus costing on average zł306.

A bus is zł1339 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Aarhus costing on average zł1591.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Aarhus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 58m.

Bus takes on average 13h 32m.

The distance from Essen to Aarhus is approximately 349 miles (563 km).

The average frequency per day from Essen to Aarhus is:

• Around 12 flights per day.
• Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Aarhus:

• Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
• Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Aarhus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Cityjet to go to Aarhus by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aarhus by train.

Omio customers who travel from Essen 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Aarhus to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Aarhus, you can stroll through the Aarhus Botanical Garden, explore the Latin Quarter with its charming streets and cafes, and savor international cuisines at the Aarhus Street Food market. Enjoy a bike ride along the Aarhus River or catch a performance at the Musikhuset Aarhus. Visit the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum for contemporary art and panoramic views, explore Danish history at Den Gamle By and Moesgaard Museum, admire the Gothic architecture of Aarhus Cathedral, or wander the gardens of Marselisborg Palace when the royals are not in residence.

Three days are ideal to explore Aarhus, allowing time to visit the ARoS Art Museum, Den Gamle By, and the Moesgaard Museum, along with enjoying the local cafes and vibrant city life.