How to travel from Stockholm to Aarhus, Denmark

The distance between Stockholm and Aarhus is around 930km (578 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Stockholm to Aarhus by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AarhusStockholm if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Helsingborg (AGH) then take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,975($265)
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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 745($100)
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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 400($54)
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Drive

Drive to Århus.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance951km (591 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Aarhus

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Aarhus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 400 ($54) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,975 ($265).

The distance between Stockholm and Aarhus is around 930km (578 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Stockholm and Aarhus by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Aarhus is to fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,975 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Aarhus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 400 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Aarhus. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Swedish Railways and Danish Railways run train services between Stockholm and Aarhus. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 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 Stockholm and Aarhus. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Aarhus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Stockholm and Aarhus. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stockholm to Aarhus. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm Bromma (BMA) to Helsingborg (AGH) then take the train to København H and then to Aarhus H. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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 Stockholm and Aarhus. The distance is around 951km (591 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Aarhus is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around DKK 745 ($100).

How do I get from Stockholm to Aarhus

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Aarhus

Transport options from Stockholm to Aarhus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
6h 25m
DKK 1,975($265)
hourly930km (578 miles)
Train
7h 50m
DKK 745($100)
every 4 hours951km (591 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
DKK 400($54)
twice daily980km (609 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
DKK 1,465($195)
on demand951km (591 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