How to travel from Porto to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Porto and Aarhus is around 2,800km (1,740 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,395($455)
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 17h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,210($165)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance2,800km (1,740 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Porto to Aarhus by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 1,210 ($165) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1 day 1h, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 4,310 ($580).

The distance between Porto and Aarhus is around 2,800km (1,740 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,152km (1,337 miles)

It takes around 1 day 11h to get from Porto and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Porto to Aarhus is to drive which takes around 1 day 1h and will set you back approx DKK 4,310 ($580).

The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 1,210 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Porto and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 11h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Porto to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 11h.

Renfe, Renfe SNCF, TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn and Danish Railways run train services between Porto and Aarhus. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 11h, 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 Porto and Aarhus. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Porto to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Porto and Aarhus. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Porto to Aarhus. We recommend that you take the train to Vigo Guixar, Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Karlsruhe Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 1 day 11h.

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 Porto and Aarhus. The distance is around 2,800km (1,740 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 11h and will usually cost around DKK 3,395 ($455).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Aarhus

Transport options from Porto to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1 day 11h
DKK 3,395($455)
6 times a week3,772km (2,344 miles)
Bus
1 day 17h
DKK 1,210($165)
once daily3,118km (1,938 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
DKK 4,310($580)
on demand2,800km (1,740 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