How to travel from Aarhus to Faroe Islands, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Faroe Islands is around 1,272km (790 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Sorvagur (FAE).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,750($370)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 3 others

2 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hirtshals then take a ferry to Tórshavn.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,650($220)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Faroe Islands

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Faroe Islands by train, plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around DKK 1,650 ($220) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,860 ($250).

The distance between Aarhus and Faroe Islands is around 1,272km (790 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,181km (734 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Aarhus and Faroe Islands by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Faroe Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx DKK 1,860 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Faroe Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around DKK 1,650 ($220) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Aarhus and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aarhus and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Vejle St. then fly from Billund (BLL) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aarhus and Faroe Islands. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and arrive at Sorvagur (FAE) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Aarhus to Faroe Islands. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aarhus to Faroe Islands typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and and arrive into Sorvagur (FAE).

The closest major airport to Faroe Islands is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to CPH Lufthavn then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Faroe Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around DKK 2,080 ($280).

How do I get from Aarhus to Faroe Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Faroe Islands

Transport options from Aarhus to Faroe Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 40m
DKK 2,750($370)
4 times a day1,529km (950 miles)
Train to Vejle St., Fly3h 15m
DKK 1,860($250)
every 2 hours1,284km (798 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
DKK 2,080($280)
every 2 hours1,683km (1,045 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 9h
DKK 1,650($220)
once a week1,272km (790 miles)

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Airports near Faroe Islands

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,119km (695 miles) from Faroe Islands
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,154km (717 miles) from Faroe Islands