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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €133 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €133, while a flight costs an average of €734.
Distance: 611 miles (984 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€146 Average price | €133 Average price Cheapest | €734 Average price | €268 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 31m Average total duration 13h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 53m Average total duration 24h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Aarhus
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Aarhus, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Aarhus:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Aarhus costing on average €146.
A bus is €601 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aarhus costing on average €734.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 31m.
Bus takes on average 24h 53m.
Tickets start at around €146 compared to roughly €268 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €122. The journey takes 13h 1m versus 11h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Aarhus
How to get from Zurich to Aarhus by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Aarhus is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:10 PM 26h50 Zurich 6:00 PM Aarhus €77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:10 PM 26h50 Zurich 6:00 PM Aarhus €77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 AM 24h20 Zurich 5:50 AM Aarhus €121 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:20 PM 24h40 Zurich 5:00 PM Aarhus €79 1 One-way 0 transfers9:05 AM 31h30 Zurich 4:35 PM Aarhus €124 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Aarhus:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Aarhus costing on average €146.
A bus is €601 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Aarhus costing on average €734.
Other travel options to Aarhus take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 31m.
Bus takes on average 24h 53m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Aarhus as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Aarhus Hovedbanegård.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Aarhus Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Aarhus, Rutebilstationen.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aarhus by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Aarhus by train.
- Travel with Sas Airways to go to Aarhus by flight.
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