How to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus
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We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Aarhus. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 56m by bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 148 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
148 km
Copenhagen to Aarhus: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen → Copenhagen BusterminalbusCity transit·10m
- 2Copenhagen Busterminal → Odense Parkering Sydbus
FlixBus·1h 50m - 3Odense Parkering Syd → Aarhus C FlixBus stopbusFlixBus·1h 40m
- 4Aarhus C FlixBus stop → Aarhus AirportbusLocal bus·56m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Departures from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCopenhagen Busterminal-Odense Parkering Syd, Odense Parkering Syd-Aarhus C FlixBus stopBook →Local busAarhus C FlixBus stop-Aarhus AirportBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Aarhus works
Start with a City transit bus from Copenhagen to Copenhagen Busterminal, about 10 min. Transfer in Copenhagen Busterminal and continue by FlixBus bus on to Odense Parkering Syd (1h 50m). Transfer in Odense Parkering Syd and continue by FlixBus bus on to Aarhus C FlixBus stop (1h 40m). Transfer in Aarhus C FlixBus stop and continue by Local bus bus on to Aarhus (56 min). In total it's roughly €30 over 5h 56m, 3 transfers.
Copenhagen to Aarhus: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus?
The most useful route takes about 5h 56m by bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Aarhus from Copenhagen?
About 148 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Aarhus cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Aarhus?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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