How to travel from Aarhus to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Sønderborg is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St..

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 305($41)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station and then to Sønderborg Busstation.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Sønderborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 210 ($28).

The distance between Aarhus and Sønderborg is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Aarhus and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Sønderborg is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx DKK 210 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 155 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fredericia St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Danish Railways and Dänische Staatsbahnen run train services between Aarhus and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Sønderborg. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Aarhus and Sønderborg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 10m 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 Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Sønderborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Sønderborg. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 305 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Sønderborg

Transport options from Aarhus to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
DKK 305($41)
every 3 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus
3h 10m
DKK 155($21)
4 times a day200km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
DKK 210($28)
on demand191km (119 miles)

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Airports near Sønderborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Sønderborg
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Sønderborg