How to travel from Helsinki to Aarhus, Denmark
The distance between Helsinki and Aarhus is around 1,100km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Helsinki to Aarhus by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aarhus → Helsinki if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Aarhus (AAR).
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costDKK 1,375($185)
+ 1 others4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to 2, Stockholm Cityterminalen then Copenhagen central train station and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costDKK 1,165($155)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Stockholm then take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costDKK 1,960($265)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Stockholm then drive to Århus.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costDKK 2,755($370)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helsinki and Aarhus
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Helsinki to Aarhus by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 1,165 ($155) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,375 ($185).
The distance between Helsinki and Aarhus is around 1,100km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 970km (603 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Helsinki and Aarhus by plane.
The quickest way to get from Helsinki to Aarhus is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 1,375 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Helsinki and Aarhus is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 1,165 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Helsinki and Aarhus. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Aarhus (AAR). instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Helsinki and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Helsinki to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 2, C, Stockholm Cityterminalen and Copenhagen central train station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
Onni Bus, Tapanis Buss and FlixBus run regular bus services between Helsinki and Aarhus. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Helsinki and Aarhus. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and arrive at Aarhus (AAR) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Helsinki to Aarhus. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Helsinki to Aarhus typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Helsinki (HEL) and and arrive into Aarhus (AAR).
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 Helsinki to Aarhus. We recommend that you fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Aarhus (AAR). instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helsinki to Aarhus is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 1,375 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Helsinki and Aarhus
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 3h 35m | DKK 1,375($185) | every 4 hours | 1,100km (684 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 20m | DKK 1,515($205) | every 30 mins | 1,210km (752 miles) |
| Fly to Aalborg (AAL), Train | 4h 35m | DKK 1,680($225) | hourly | 1,294km (804 miles) |
| Fly to Copenhagen (CPH), Train | 5h 35m | DKK 1,375($185) | hourly | 1,252km (778 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 30m | DKK 1,650($220) | every 4 hours | 1,263km (785 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 14h | DKK 1,165($155) | twice a week | 2,786km (1,731 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 1 day 2h | DKK 1,960($265) | once daily | 1,448km (900 miles) |
| Ferry to Stockholm, train | 1 day 2h | DKK 1,480($200) | once a week | 1,403km (872 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 7h | DKK 1,575($210) | twice a week | 2,946km (1,830 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 7h | DKK 2,495($335) | 3 times a week | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 3h | DKK 2,755($370) | once daily | 1,445km (898 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Helsinki and Aarhus
Airlines
Finnair
Bus companies
Vy Buss
Länstrafiken Norrbotten
Onni Bus
Tapanis Buss
Train operators
Vy Nattåg
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
St Peters Line
Airports near Aarhus
The following major airports near Aarhus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Aarhus
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
- Distance
- 70km (43 miles) from Aarhus
Billund Airport (BLL)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Aarhus