How to travel from Budapest to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Budapest and Aarhus is around 1,500km (932 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 13h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Budapest 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 AarhusBudapest if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 780($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to S Südkreuz Bhf and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 595($80)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,500km (932 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 595 ($80) and will take around 19h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 13h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 2,310 ($310).

The distance between Budapest and Aarhus is around 1,500km (932 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,135km (705 miles)

It takes around 18h 15m to get from Budapest and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 13h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 2,310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 595 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Aarhus. It typically takes around 18h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 15m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Danish Railways run train services between Budapest and Aarhus. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 15m, 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 Budapest and Aarhus. It typically takes around 19h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in S Südkreuz Bhf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 19h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Aarhus. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 19h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Budapest to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 18h 15m.

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 Budapest and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,500km (932 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 Budapest to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 780 ($105).

How do I get from Budapest to Aarhus

Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Aarhus

Transport options from Budapest to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18h 15m
DKK 780($105)
twice daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Bus
19h 45m
DKK 595($80)
every 20 mins1,525km (947 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
DKK 2,310($310)
on demand1,500km (932 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