The distance between Hamburg and Aarhus is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg to Aarhus by 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 → Hamburg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aarhus H.
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Take the bus to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.
There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 170 ($23) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 520 ($70).
The distance between Hamburg and Aarhus is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Hamburg and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx DKK 520 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 170 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Aarhus with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 20m.
Danish Railways and Swedish Railways run train services between Hamburg and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Hamburg and Aarhus. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Aarhus with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Aarhus. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Hamburg and Aarhus. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 335 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | DKK 335($45) | 4 times a day | 400km (249 miles) |
Train via Odense | 6h 15m | DKK 470($63) | twice daily | 503km (313 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | DKK 170($23) | 5 times a day | 377km (234 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | DKK 520($70) | on demand | 337km (209 miles) |
The following major airports near Aarhus offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.