Easy going to the Aarhus Region
Getting to Denmark and the Aarhus Region is easy. Denmark is a peninsula in Northern Europe, which means you can go by car or train from any of the North European countries. With frequent train connections, good motorways, ferry lines to Scandinavia and two airports, the region is easily accessible.
By car and bus to the Aarhus Region
Take the train to Aarhus and beyond in the Aarhus Region. Whether you come from the north, south, east or west, you can always get a fast connection.
The Aarhus Region is conveniently located close to the E45 motorway, making it quick and easy to get to and from the region.
Rent a car and make the most of your stay when visiting the Aarhus Region.
You can also choose to take a ferry to the Aarhus Region. Fx. Molslinjen from Copenhagen.
Take the next flight to the Aarhus Region
From both Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport, there are good connections with airport buses that will get you to your destination quickly and easily.
Aarhus Airport is one of Denmark's largest airports located in Jutland and the nearest airport to Denmark's second-largest city Aarhus.
Flying into Aarhus Billund Airport is your obvious choice as the airport is directly connected to more than 55 European airports and with one-stop you can fly in from more than 540 destination worldwide.
Buses to Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport
Aarhus Region - in the centre of Jutland
Aarhus is centrally located in Jutland with two major airports close by, good train connections and a motorway network that makes it easy to get to by car and bus.
Seaplane between Aarhus and Copenhagen
Did you know that you can quickly and easily fly by seaplane between Aarhus and Copenhagen?
Wasserflugzeug zwischen Aarhus und Kopenhagen
Wasserflugzeug zwischen Aarhus und KopenhagenFind answers to your transport questions
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Can I travel by train, bus, plane or ferry to the Aarhus Region?
Yes, the infrastructure to Aarhus is very good, and there are many good train and bus connections, two airports close by, a ferry with departures from Zealand, and Aarhus is right next to the E45 motorway.
Trains
DSB runs several trains every hour between Copenhagen and Aalborg with stops in Aarhus, and trains from international cities such as Hamburg, Berlin and Munich also have daily departures to Aarhus.
By bus
Flixbus
Flixbus has departures between Copenhagen and Aarhus, Viborg, Silkeborg and Randers, as well as trips to and from Hamburg, Berlin, Paris, Milan, Vienna and many other cities across Europe.
See stops and departures here.
The Kombardo bus
The Kombardo bus runs between many of the Danish cities, and in the Aarhus Region these are Aarhus, Randers, Viborg and Silkeborg. So if you're travelling from Herning in the west, Copenhagen in the east or Aalborg in the north, there are always good bus connections.
See stops and departures here.
Flights
Aarhus has two airports close by: Aarhus Airport and Billund Airport, both of which are airports that are closely linked to both Aarhus and the entire Aarhus Region.
Airport shuttle bus to Aarhus Airport - Airport shuttle bus to Billund Airport
Ferry services
The ferry Molslinjen sails several times a day between Zealand and Aarhus, and here you can choose to drive your own car or take the Kombardo bus or Flix bus directly between Copenhagen and Aarhus.
In the summer, Molslinjen also sails between Odden and Ebeltoft.
Read more about Molslinjen here.
By car
Aarhus is close to the E45 motorway, which stretches from north to south along the coast of East Jutland and is an extension of the A7 motorway in Germany. The entire stretch of motorway is part of the European route E45 from southern Italy to northern Sweden.
From the west comes Primary Route 15, which covers Herning Motorway, Silkeborg Motorway, and crosses Aarhus where it continues into Djurslandsmotorvejen to the east.
Is there an overview of all public transport in Denmark?
Yes - in Journey Planer 'Rejseplanen' you can find times and departures for bus, train, light rail and metro, and you can customise your search to see if you can bring your bike or pram, search by accessibility and much more.
How much is a train ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus?
The price of a train ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus varies greatly depending on when you travel, when you book your train ticket and whether you want to travel 1st or 2nd class. For example, if you book an orange ticket, you may be lucky to get it from DKK 99, but otherwise prices are around DKK 300 - 500.
Can I go by train from Aarhus to e.g. Randers and Viborg?
Yes, you can travel with DSB (Danish State Railways) and train operator GoCollective between several stations in the Aarhus Region.
DSB
DSB runs between Aarhus, Favrskov and Randers on the national route between Copenhagen and Aalborg.
GoCollective
GoCollective operates between Aarhus and Silkeborg (Route: Aarhus - Herning - Struer) and between Aarhus, Favrskov and Viborg (Route: Aarhus Langå Struer)
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