How to travel from Svendborg to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Svendborg and Aarhus is around 183km (114 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 Svendborg to Aarhus 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 Aarhus H.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 170($23)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance183km (114 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Svendborg and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Svendborg to Aarhus by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 170 ($23) and will take around 2h 15m. 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 Svendborg and Aarhus is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 123km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Svendborg and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Svendborg and Aarhus, 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 Svendborg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Svendborg to Aarhus. 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 15m.

Arriva DK and Danish Railways run train services between Svendborg 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

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Svendborg to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Odense 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 Svendborg and Aarhus. The distance is around 183km (114 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 Svendborg to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 170 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Svendborg and Aarhus

Transport options from Svendborg to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
DKK 170($23)
hourly215km (133 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
DKK 200($27)
on demand183km (114 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