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Compare bus, train, and ferry for Malmö to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a ferry costs an average of $114.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $114 Average price | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Malmö to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Malmö to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Aarhus:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $74.
A bus is $63 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 35m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $139. The journey takes 4h 34m versus 3h 36m 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 Malmö to Aarhus
How to get from Malmö to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 4h25 Malmö, Hyllie 8:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:10 PM 4h25 Malmö, Hyllie 8:35 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 35
9:26 AM 3h12 Copenhagen Lufthavn 12:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 31
8:26 AM 3h12 Copenhagen Lufthavn 11:38 AM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $74 1 One-way 0 transfers - 39
10:26 AM 3h12 Copenhagen Lufthavn 1:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $74 1 One-way 0 transfers - 43
11:26 AM 3h12 Copenhagen Lufthavn 2:38 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:45 AM 5h20 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 5:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:10 AM 5h55 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 11:05 AM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $34 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:10 AM 5h55 Malmö, Norra Vallgatan 12:05 PM Aarhus, Rutebilstationen $34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Aarhus:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $74.
A bus is $63 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $114.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
Ferry takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Aarhus as scheduled services by bus, train, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Lufthavn and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Ferries mostly depart from Danmarksterminalen Halmstad Stena Line and arrive in Port of Grenå.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Aarhus by ferry.
- Travel with DSB, CFL, Regional to go to Aarhus by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
- 4 direct trains per day with DSB.
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