How to travel from Aarhus to Kolding, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Kolding is around 99km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Kolding by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 74($10)
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Train

Take the train to Kolding St..

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
Operated byDanish Railways+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kolding.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance99km (61 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Kolding

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Kolding by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 74 ($10) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 110 ($15).

The distance between Aarhus and Kolding is around 99km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Aarhus and Kolding by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Kolding is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx DKK 110 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Kolding, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 74 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Kolding. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aarhus and Kolding with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 30m.

Danish Railways and Dänische Staatsbahnen run train services between Aarhus and Kolding. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Kolding. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Aarhus and Kolding with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Kolding. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 20m 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 Kolding. We recommend that you take the bus to Kolding bus station. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kolding is Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) which is approximately 35km (22 miles) from Kolding. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) and Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) 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 Kolding. The distance is around 99km (61 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Kolding is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 74 ($10).

How do I get from Aarhus to Kolding

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Kolding

Transport options from Aarhus to Kolding
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 20m
DKK 74($10)
4 times a day99km (61 miles)
Train
1h 30m
DKK 155($21)
hourly127km (79 miles)
Drive
1hr
DKK 110($15)
on demand99km (61 miles)

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Airports near Kolding

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

BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
35km (22 miles) from Kolding
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (36 miles) from Kolding
SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Kolding