How to travel from Aarhus to Ribe, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Ribe is around 151km (94 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Ribe 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 Bramming St..

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 180($24)
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Bus

Take the bus to Vejle Busterminal then Vejen Rutebilstation and then to Nørremarksvej / Rosen Allé.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 135($18)
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Drive

Drive to Ribe.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Ribe

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Ribe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 135 ($18) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 165 ($22).

The distance between Aarhus and Ribe is around 151km (94 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Aarhus and Ribe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Ribe is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 165 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Ribe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 135 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Ribe. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Danish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Ribe. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Ribe. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Ribe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Vejle Busterminal and Vejen Rutebilstation. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

FlixBus, Comati PSG and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Aarhus and Ribe. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 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 Ribe. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming St.. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ribe is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) which is approximately 25km (16 miles) from Ribe. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Ribe. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Ribe is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around DKK 180 ($24).

How do I get from Aarhus to Ribe

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Ribe

Transport options from Aarhus to Ribe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
DKK 180($24)
hourly195km (121 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
DKK 135($18)
5 times a day154km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
DKK 165($22)
on demand151km (94 miles)

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Airports near Ribe

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

EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (16 miles) from Ribe
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
52km (33 miles) from Ribe
SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Ribe