How to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg to Aarhus

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $692.

Distance: 178 miles (287 km)

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$692

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$72

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$61

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$78

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4h 29m

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5h 59m

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3h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of $61.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aarhus costing on average $72.

A bus is $631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aarhus costing on average $692.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Aarhus including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Aarhus among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 1h 29m sooner (2h 29m by flight vs 3h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $692 compared to roughly $78 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Hamburg to Aarhus

How to get from Hamburg to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM4h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:40 AMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:45 AM4h55
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    7:40 AMAarhus, Rutebilstationen
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK1648 · SK1257
    12:30 PM2h20
    Hamburg Airport
    2:50 PMAarhus Airport
    $6361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 392 · IC 2377
    6:53 PM4h27
    Hamburg Hbf
    11:20 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn11180 · IC 5766 · Bus ROED
    7:39 PM6h57
    Hamburg Hbf
    2:36 AMAarhus
    $451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 382 · IC 2369
    4:57 PM4h11
    Hamburg Altona
    9:08 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1648 · SK1243
    12:30 PM20h40
    Hamburg Airport
    9:10 AMAarhus Airport
    $4721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK2646 · SK407 · SK1243
    1:45 PM19h25
    Hamburg Airport
    9:10 AMAarhus Airport
    $5071One-way
    2 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK2646 · SK1429 · SK1243
    1:45 PM19h25
    Hamburg Airport
    9:10 AMAarhus Airport
    $5071One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Aarhus.

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There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Aarhus including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of $61.

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

A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Aarhus costing on average $72.

A bus is $631 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Aarhus costing on average $692.

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Aarhus is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

The distance from Hamburg to Aarhus is approximately 178 miles (287 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Aarhus is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Aarhus:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Aarhus, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Aarhus by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
  • Travel with Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Hamburg to Aarhus:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Aarhus often also extend their vacation to go to Copenhagen, Berlin, Copenhagen Airport, Amsterdam, Stockholm. 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.
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