How to travel from Hjørring to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Hjørring and Aarhus is around 171km (106 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St. and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 150($20)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg Busterminal and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 95($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance171km (106 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hjørring and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Hjørring to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 95 ($13) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 185 ($25).

The distance between Hjørring and Aarhus is around 171km (106 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Hjørring and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hjørring to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 185 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Hjørring and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 95 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hjørring and Aarhus. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hjørring to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

North Jutland Transport Company and Danish Railways run train services between Hjørring and Aarhus. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Hjørring and Aarhus. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hjørring to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg Busterminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

North Jutland Transport Company and FlixBus run regular bus services between Hjørring and Aarhus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hjørring to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St. and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Hjørring and Aarhus. The distance is around 171km (106 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hjørring to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 150 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hjørring and Aarhus

Transport options from Hjørring to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
DKK 150($20)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Bus
3hrs
DKK 95($13)
5 times a day185km (115 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
DKK 185($25)
on demand171km (106 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