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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Aarhus takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Aarhus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 40m
Duration
827 km
Distance
kr 922
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cologne to Aarhus train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Aarhus at 4:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 59m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)14h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)9h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 27m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Aarhus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 826.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Aarhus H via Hamburg Hbf, Padborg St., and Fredericia St. in around 10h 1m.

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