How to travel from Sønderborg to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Sønderborg and Aarhus is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sønderborg 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 AarhusSønderborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 305($41)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding Busterminal and then to Aarhus C.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 150($20)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sønderborg and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Sønderborg to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 150 ($20) and will take around 3h 15m. 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 Sønderborg and Aarhus is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Sønderborg and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sønderborg to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx DKK 210 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Sønderborg and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 150 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sønderborg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sønderborg to Aarhus. 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 30m.

Danish Railways, Dänische Staatsbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Sønderborg and Aarhus. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Sønderborg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sønderborg to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding Busterminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Sydtrafik and FlixBus run regular bus services between Sønderborg and Aarhus. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sønderborg to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Sønderborg and Aarhus. The distance is around 190km (118 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 Sønderborg to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 305 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sønderborg and Aarhus

Transport options from Sønderborg to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
DKK 305($41)
every 3 hours243km (151 miles)
Bus
3h 15m
DKK 150($20)
4 times a day199km (124 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
DKK 210($28)
on demand190km (118 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