How to travel from Gothenburg to Aarhus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Gothenburg to Aarhus is a ferry with an average price of $69.

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

A ferry is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gothenburg to Aarhus costing on average $75.

A ferry is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Aarhus costing on average $122.

The fastest way to travel from Gothenburg to Aarhus is by ferry with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 48m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

The distance from Gothenburg to Aarhus is approximately 126 miles (203 km).

The average frequency per day from Gothenburg to Aarhus is:

• Around 12 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 2 ferries per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gothenburg and Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

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

• Flights mostly depart from Göteborg-Landvetter Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
• Ferries mostly depart from Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line and arrive in Port of Grenå.

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

• Travel with Stena Line to go to Aarhus by ferry.
• Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Vy Buss to go to Aarhus by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Oresundstag to go to Aarhus by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Gothenburg to Aarhus:

• 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.

Omio customers who travel from Gothenburg 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.