How to travel from Aarhus to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Aarhus and Frankfurt is around 827km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 7h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Frankfurt 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 Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station and then to Frankfurt.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance827km (514 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Aarhus and Frankfurt is around 827km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 679km (422 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Aarhus and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Frankfurt is to drive which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Aarhus and Frankfurt. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Frankfurt. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Frankfurt. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 8h 45m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Frankfurt. The distance is around 827km (514 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Aarhus to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Frankfurt

Transport options from Aarhus to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 45m
€155($155)
twice daily900km (559 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€54($54)
once daily935km (581 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€170($170)
on demand827km (514 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

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

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt