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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kiel to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kiel to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a flight costs an average of $655.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$32 Average price Cheapest | $76 Average price | $655 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Kiel to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Kiel to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Aarhus:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Aarhus costing on average $76.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Aarhus costing on average $655.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30. The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Kiel to Aarhus
How to get from Kiel to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kiel to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
3:15 PM 3h45 Kiel, ZOB 7:00 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:15 PM 3h45 Kiel, ZOB 7:00 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- SK650 · SK1259
3:25 PM 2h50 Hamburg Airport 6:15 PM Aarhus Airport $338 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 11267 · 11162 · ECE 396 · IC 2345
11:05 AM 4h03 Kiel Hbf 3:08 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $41 1 One-way 3 transfers - ECE 396 · IC 2345+
1191411:03 AM 4h05 Kiel Hbf 3:08 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $41 1 One-way 2 transfers - IC 5754 · ICL 35+11858 · 11808
8:08 AM 4h30 Kiel Hbf 12:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $41 1 One-way 3 transfers
- SK652 · SK1243
7:35 PM 13h40 Hamburg Airport 9:15 AM Aarhus Airport $229 1 One-way 1 transfer - SK652 · SK1257
7:35 PM 18h00 Hamburg Airport 1:35 PM Aarhus Airport $229 1 One-way 1 transfer - SK1648 · SK1245
12:30 PM 3h50 Hamburg Airport 4:20 PM Aarhus Airport $267 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Kiel to Aarhus:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kiel to Aarhus costing on average $76.
A bus is $624 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kiel to Aarhus costing on average $655.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Train takes on average 4h 17m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kiel and Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kiel Hbf and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Kiel, ZOB and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Travel with Sas Airways, TAP Portugal to go to Aarhus by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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