How to travel from Malmö to Aarhus

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

The cheapest way to travel from Malmö to Aarhus is a bus with an average price of $38 (€31).

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

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $66 (€54).

A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Aarhus costing on average $82 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Malmö to Aarhus is by train with an average journey time of 4h 10m.

Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 1m.

Ferry takes on average 5h 35m.

The distance from Malmö to Aarhus is approximately 114 miles (184 km).

The average frequency per day from Malmö to Aarhus is:

• Around 9 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

Yes, there are direct services available from Malmö to Aarhus with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 4 direct trains per day with DSB.
• 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.

Omio customers who travel from Malmö 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.