How to travel from Brussels to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Brussels and Aarhus is around 928km (577 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brussels to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,485($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 430($58)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance928km (577 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brussels and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Brussels to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 430 ($58) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,435 ($195).

The distance between Brussels and Aarhus is around 928km (577 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)

It takes around 10h 10m to get from Brussels and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brussels to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx DKK 1,435 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Brussels and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 430 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brussels and Aarhus. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brussels to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain, Danish Railways, Thalys and Swedish Railways run train services between Brussels and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brussels and Aarhus. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brussels to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Brussels and Aarhus. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brussels to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 10h 10m.

The closest major airport to Aarhus is Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Aarhus. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brussels and Aarhus. The distance is around 928km (577 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brussels to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 1,485 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brussels and Aarhus

Transport options from Brussels to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
10h 10m
DKK 1,485($200)
twice daily1,075km (668 miles)
Train via Duisburg Hbf11h 45m
DKK 1,805($245)
twice daily1,159km (720 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
DKK 430($58)
once daily1,002km (623 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
DKK 1,435($195)
on demand928km (577 miles)

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Airports near Aarhus

The following major airports near Aarhus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.

AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Aarhus
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Aarhus
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Aarhus