The distance between Lyon and Aarhus is around 1,343km (835 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Aarhus by plane, 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 Aarhus → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Aarhus (AAR).
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Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.
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Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.
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There are several options for getting from Lyon to Aarhus by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 745 ($100) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,755 ($235).
The distance between Lyon and Aarhus is around 1,343km (835 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,215km (755 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Lyon and Aarhus by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Aarhus is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx DKK 1,755 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 745 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Aarhus. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Aarhus. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Aarhus. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Aarhus. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Aarhus (AAR) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 55m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Aarhus. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Aarhus typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,470km (913 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Aarhus is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 2,710 ($365).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | DKK 1,755($235) | every 4 hours | 1,378km (857 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | DKK 2,710($365) | every 30 mins | 1,343km (835 miles) |
Fly to Aalborg (AAL), Train | 5hrs | DKK 1,760($235) | hourly | 1,522km (946 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 55m | DKK 2,045($275) | once daily | 1,618km (1,005 miles) |
Train via Geneve | 16h 40m | DKK 2,690($360) | twice daily | 1,649km (1,025 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | DKK 745($100) | twice daily | 1,958km (1,217 miles) |
Bus via Besançon | 1 day 3h | DKK 790($105) | 3 times a week | 1,843km (1,145 miles) |
Drive | 13h 10m | DKK 2,265($305) | on demand | 1,470km (913 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aarhus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.