How to travel from Rome to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Rome and Aarhus is around 1,996km (1,240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 17h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome 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 AarhusRome if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano, Basel SBB then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration18h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,360($450)
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Bus

Take the bus to Wrocław and then to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 930($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration17h 60m
  • Distance1,996km (1,240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Rome to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 930 ($125) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 17h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 3,075 ($415).

The distance between Rome and Aarhus is around 1,996km (1,240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,594km (990 miles)

It takes around 18h 15m to get from Rome and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 17h 60m and will set you back approx DKK 3,075 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 930 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Snälltåget and Urlaubs-Express run train services between Rome 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 Rome and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Wrocław. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Sindbad and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Aarhus. Buses run twice a week and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano, Basel SBB then 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 Rome and Aarhus. The distance is around 1,996km (1,240 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 18h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 3,360 ($450).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Aarhus

Transport options from Rome to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
18h 15m
DKK 3,360($450)
twice daily2,121km (1,318 miles)
Train via Verona Porta Nuova22h 60m
DKK 1,485($200)
once a week2,063km (1,282 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf1 day 3h
DKK 2,250($305)
once a week2,302km (1,430 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
DKK 930($125)
twice a week2,722km (1,691 miles)
Drive
17h 60m
DKK 3,075($415)
on demand1,996km (1,240 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