How to travel from Marseille to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Marseille and Aarhus is around 1,642km (1,020 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Marseille 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 AarhusMarseille if you're planning a return trip.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Aarhus (AAR).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,910($255)
Operated byAir France+ 6 others

3 similiar routes

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Train via Paris Gare De Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration15h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,100($415)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille, Ghent then Kolding bus station and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 905($120)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration16hrs
  • Distance1,823km (1,133 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Aarhus by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 905 ($120) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,910 ($255).

The distance between Marseille and Aarhus is around 1,642km (1,020 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,470km (913 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Marseille and Aarhus by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Aarhus is to fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,910 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 905 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Aarhus. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, SNCF, Thalys, Swiss Railways and FlixTrain run train services between Marseille and Aarhus. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 55m, 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 Marseille and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lille, Ghent and Kolding bus station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Aarhus. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Aarhus. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Aarhus (AAR) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Marseille to Aarhus. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 4h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Marseille to Aarhus typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Marseille and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,823km (1,133 miles) by road and it will take around 16hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Aarhus is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 1,900 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Aarhus

Transport options from Marseille to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 25m
DKK 1,910($255)
5 times a day1,642km (1,020 miles)
Plane and Train5h 10m
DKK 1,900($255)
5 times a day1,666km (1,035 miles)
Fly to Aalborg (AAL), Train5h 40m
DKK 2,065($280)
5 times a day1,786km (1,110 miles)
Fly to Copenhagen (CPH), Train6h 20m
DKK 1,390($185)
5 times a day1,824km (1,133 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon + 2 similar
15h 15m
DKK 3,100($415)
twice daily2,136km (1,327 miles)
Train15h 55m
DKK 2,415($325)
once daily1,936km (1,203 miles)
Train via Genève18h 35m
DKK 4,385($590)
twice daily1,961km (1,219 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
DKK 905($120)
6 times a week2,119km (1,317 miles)
Drive
16hrs
DKK 2,810($380)
on demand1,823km (1,133 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