How to travel from Aarhus to Svendborg, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Svendborg is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Aarhus to Svendborg by 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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Train

Take the train to Odense St. and then to Svendborg St..

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 170($23)
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Drive

Drive to Svendborg.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Svendborg

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Svendborg by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 170 ($23) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 200 ($27).

The distance between Aarhus and Svendborg is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Aarhus and Svendborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Svendborg is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx DKK 200 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Svendborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 170 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Svendborg. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Svendborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odense St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Aarhus and Svendborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aarhus and Svendborg. We recommend that you drive to Svendborg. instead which will take 1h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Svendborg. We recommend that you take the train to Odense St. and then to Svendborg St.. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Svendborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Svendborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) 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 Svendborg. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Svendborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 170 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Svendborg

Transport options from Aarhus to Svendborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
DKK 170($23)
hourly215km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
DKK 200($27)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Svendborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Svendborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Svendborg
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Svendborg