The distance between Aarhus and Esbjerg is around 162km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg 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 Esbjerg → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Esbjerg St..
Take the bus to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport and then to Esbjerg Busterminal.
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There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Esbjerg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 52 ($7) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 180 ($24).
The distance between Aarhus and Esbjerg is around 162km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Aarhus and Esbjerg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 180 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Esbjerg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 52 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Esbjerg. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aarhus and Esbjerg with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.
Danish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Esbjerg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Esbjerg. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Esbjerg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.
Midttrafik and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Aarhus and Esbjerg. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Esbjerg. We recommend that you take the train to Esbjerg St.. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Esbjerg is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Esbjerg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Esbjerg. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 210 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | DKK 210($28) | hourly | 195km (121 miles) |
Bus | 2h 45m | DKK 52($7) | hourly | 162km (101 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | DKK 180($24) | on demand | 164km (102 miles) |
Midttrafik
Sydtrafik
The following major airports near Esbjerg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.