How to travel from Aarhus to Tønder, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Tønder is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus to Tønder 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 TønderAarhus if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 180($24)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tønder.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Tønder

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Tønder by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 200 ($27).

The distance between Aarhus and Tønder is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Aarhus and Tønder by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Tønder is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx DKK 200 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Tønder, 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 Tønder. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Tønder. 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 3h 15m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Aarhus and Tønder. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Tønder. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station and Haderslev Busstation. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

FlixBus, Comati PSG and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Aarhus and Tønder. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 60m 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 Tønder. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Tønder is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tønder. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Tønder. The distance is around 183km (114 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Tønder is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 180 ($24).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Tønder

Transport options from Aarhus to Tønder
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
DKK 180($24)
hourly242km (150 miles)
Bus
3h 60m
DKK 155($21)
5 times a day207km (129 miles)
Drive
2hrs
DKK 200($27)
on demand183km (114 miles)

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Airports near Tønder

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tønder
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tønder
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Tønder