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.
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 Sønderborg → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St..
Take the bus to Kolding bus station and then to Sønderborg Busstation.
Multiple bus operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 35m | DKK 305($41) | every 3 hours | 243km (151 miles) |
Bus | 3h 10m | DKK 155($21) | 4 times a day | 200km (124 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | DKK 210($28) | on demand | 191km (119 miles) |
Dänische Staatsbahnen
Sydtrafik
The following major airports near Sønderborg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.