How to travel from Aarhus to Elsinore, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Elsinore is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Aarhus to Elsinore by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St..

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,265($170)
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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Helsingør St..

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 385($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 240($32)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Ebeltoft then take a ferry to Odden then drive to Elsinore.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,020($135)
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Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Elsinore

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Elsinore by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 240 ($32) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,265 ($170).

The distance between Aarhus and Elsinore is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Aarhus and Elsinore by train.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Elsinore is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,265 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Elsinore is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 240 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Elsinore. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Danish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Elsinore. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Aarhus and Elsinore. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station, Hovedbanegården Tivoli, Nørreport St. and Kokkedal St.. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Elsinore. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Elsinore. We recommend that you fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Elsinore is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Elsinore. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aarhus to Elsinore. We recommend that you take the train to København H and then to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Elsinore is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 385 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Elsinore

Transport options from Aarhus to Elsinore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
DKK 1,265($170)
4 times a day242km (150 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
DKK 830($110)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train
3h 35m
DKK 385($52)
hourly371km (231 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
DKK 240($32)
5 times a day362km (225 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 20m
DKK 1,020($135)
once daily251km (156 miles)

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Airports near Elsinore

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Elsinore
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Elsinore
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Elsinore