Copenhagen to Aarhus: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 157 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | Kombardo Expressen (Bus + Ferry) | About 3h 30m |
From DKK 109.00
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: Kombardo Expressen (Bus + Ferry) |
Dep: Copenhagen bus terminal, Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 30–32
Arr: Aarhus Rutebilstation
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Kombardo Expressen takes about 3h30 including the ferry, with fares from DKK109. Arrive at the bus terminal 15 minutes before departure; check change conditions. |
| train Direct | DSB | About 2h 48m |
From DKK 119.00
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: DSB |
Dep: København H
Arr: Aarhus H
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InterCityLyn about 2h48; slower InterCity departures exceed three hours. Orange from DKK119 is tied to the booked train and has limited availability. |
Choosing your journey
Choose the direct train for a journey of about 2 hours 50 minutes on InterCityLyn. Kombardo Expressen takes roughly 3½ hours including its ferry crossing. Compare the complete ticket and the departure stop.
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Rail keeps both ends central
Leave København H and arrive at Aarhus H. DSB lists an InterCityLyn journey of 2 hours 48 minutes, while ordinary InterCity services can take over three hours. The quickest departure is not always the cheapest, so compare the service you would actually take.
Decide how much flexibility you need
Orange fares start at DKK119 on this route, subject to availability. They are tied to the chosen train. A seat reservation costs extra on the relevant DSB services; consider it if sitting together matters. Buy a later departure when you want a relaxed last morning in Copenhagen.
The coach fare includes the ferry
Kombardo Expressen quotes about 3½ hours and fares from DKK109, including the ferry. In Copenhagen, use the bus terminal at Carsten Niebuhrs Gade 30–32. Aarhus arrivals use Rutebilstationen, not the railway platform. The operator asks passengers to arrive 15 minutes before departure.
Check the room location before choosing a bus or train
Aarhus H and Rutebilstationen are both central, but your last walk may differ. Add the journey to your accommodation and leave the first afternoon flexible. Dokk1 or a short central walk works better after travelling than a visit that depends on a tight entry slot.
Plan the arrival
The Copenhagen guide and Aarhus guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
