How to travel from Paris to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Paris and Aarhus is around 1,036km (644 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Paris 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 AarhusParis if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Aarhus (AAR).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,065($145)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 6 others

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Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Take the train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,190($295)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration17h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 540($73)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Distance1,222km (759 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Paris to Aarhus by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 540 ($73) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,870 ($250).

The distance between Paris and Aarhus is around 1,036km (644 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 970km (602 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Paris and Aarhus by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Aarhus is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 1,870 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 540 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Aarhus. It typically takes around 11h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Koeln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 50m.

Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Paris and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 50m, 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 Paris and Aarhus. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Aarhus. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Aarhus. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Aarhus (AAR) - via Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Paris to Aarhus. There is however a flight that goes via Copenhagen (CPH). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Paris to Aarhus typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Paris and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,222km (759 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Aarhus is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 1,065 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Aarhus

Transport options from Paris to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 45m
DKK 1,065($145)
every 4 hours1,241km (771 miles)
Fly to Billund (BLL), Train3h 35m
DKK 1,870($250)
every 30 mins1,036km (644 miles)
Plane and Train5h 50m
DKK 2,250($305)
hourly1,393km (866 miles)
Train via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi + 1 similar
11h 40m
DKK 2,190($295)
twice daily1,386km (861 miles)
Train11h 50m
DKK 2,120($285)
twice daily1,386km (861 miles)
Bus
17h 35m
DKK 540($73)
twice daily1,307km (812 miles)
Drive
10h 35m
DKK 1,880($255)
on demand1,222km (759 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