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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Aarhus without transferring at least 2 times.
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GROEN+1899:20 PM4h53Copenhagen Central Station2:13 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers- 50075+GROEN+4777:52 PM3h47Copenhagen Central Station11:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 50181+GROEN+1858:47 PM4h36Copenhagen Central Station1:23 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 50079+GROEN+1858:52 PM4h31Copenhagen Central Station1:23 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 875+GROEN+4777:32 PM4h07Copenhagen Central Station11:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 50075+GROEN+4777:52 PM3h47Copenhagen Central Station11:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 50071+GROEN+
29736:52 PM3h47Copenhagen Central Station10:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers - 875+GROEN+4777:32 PM4h07Copenhagen Central Station11:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 871+GROEN+29736:32 PM4h07Copenhagen Central Station10:39 PMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
- 50079+GROEN+1858:52 PM4h31Copenhagen Central Station1:23 AMAarhus Hovedbanegård$861One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Aarhus
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Aarhus among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $143.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$79 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price |
3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Aarhus train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Aarhus trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 50149+2949 | 10:35 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h04 | 2:39 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 1 transfer | |
| 50047 | 10:48 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 1:43 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 50051 | 11:48 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 2:43 PM Aarhus Hovedbanegård | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Aarhus
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Trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
Train companies: Intercity, DSB, Danish Railways (DSB) from Copenhagen to Aarhus trainsIntercity, DSB, Danish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Copenhagen and Aarhus from $18 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Aarhus by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aarhus, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Aarhus
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
Accessibility
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 4:00 AM - 2:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Banegårdspladsen.
- McDonald's
- Sunset Boulevard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Ritz Aarhus City
- Scandic Aarhus City
- Comwell Aarhus
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Light Rail: Line L1, L2
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