How to travel from Prague to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Prague and Aarhus is around 974km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Prague 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.

👋 Also check out AarhusPrague if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 975($130)
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 415($56)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance974km (605 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Prague to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 415 ($56) and will take around 13h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,500 ($200).

The distance between Prague and Aarhus is around 974km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 730km (454 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Prague and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,500 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 415 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Aarhus. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Prague and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 20m, 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 Prague and Aarhus. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prague to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Prague and Aarhus. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 13h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prague to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 10h 20m.

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 Prague and Aarhus. The distance is around 974km (605 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 975 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Aarhus

Transport options from Prague to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
10h 20m
DKK 975($130)
twice daily1,052km (654 miles)
Train via Flensburg11h 10m
DKK 550($74)
once daily1,050km (652 miles)
Bus
13h 45m
DKK 415($56)
4 times a day1,001km (622 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
DKK 1,500($200)
on demand974km (605 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