How to travel from Aarhus to Esbjerg, Denmark

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Esbjerg St..

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 210($28)
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Bus

Take the bus to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport and then to Esbjerg Busterminal.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 52($7)
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Drive

Drive to Esbjerg.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Esbjerg

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Aarhus to Esbjerg

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Esbjerg

Transport options from Aarhus to Esbjerg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
DKK 210($28)
hourly195km (121 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
DKK 52($7)
hourly162km (101 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
DKK 180($24)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Esbjerg

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

EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Esbjerg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Esbjerg
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Esbjerg