How to travel from Elsinore to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Elsinore and Aarhus is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Elsinore to Aarhus by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aarhus (AAR).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,265($170)
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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 385($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aarhus C.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 215($29)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Odden then take a ferry to Ebeltoft then drive to Århus.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,020($135)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elsinore and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Elsinore to Aarhus by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 215 ($29) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,265 ($170).

The distance between Elsinore and Aarhus is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Elsinore and Aarhus by train.

The quickest way to get from Elsinore to Aarhus is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,265 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Elsinore and Aarhus is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 215 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elsinore and Aarhus. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elsinore to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Danish Railways run train services between Elsinore and Aarhus. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Elsinore and Aarhus. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elsinore to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Klampenborg St. and Hovedbanegården. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Elsinore and Aarhus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elsinore to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aarhus (AAR). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Aarhus is Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Aarhus. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Elsinore to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 3h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elsinore to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 385 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elsinore and Aarhus

Transport options from Elsinore to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
DKK 1,265($170)
4 times a day243km (151 miles)
Train to København H, plane3h 40m
DKK 830($110)
hourly436km (271 miles)
Train
3h 30m
DKK 385($52)
hourly371km (231 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
DKK 215($29)
5 times a day359km (223 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 20m
DKK 1,020($135)
once daily252km (156 miles)

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Airports near Aarhus

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

AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Aarhus
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Aarhus
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Aarhus