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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Aarhus takes 15h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

15h 45m
Duration
938 km
Distance
kr 838
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Rotterdam to Aarhus train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 9:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Aarhus at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 15h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 57m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)16h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)19h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)16h 57m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)České dráhy (ČD)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)SnälltågetDanish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)23h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)17h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)Danish Railways (DSB)11h 27m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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: 937.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 45m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarhus H via Hilversum, Hamburg Hbf, Padborg St., and Fredericia St. in around 12h 19m.

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