What is the cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to drive which costs €130 - €200 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to drive which takes 6h 21m and costs €130 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hannover Hbf and Südviertel, Essen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Köln Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Cologne?

The distance between Aarhus and Cologne is 827 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.

How do I travel from Aarhus to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €160 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Aarhus to Cologne?

It takes approximately 9h 47m to get from Aarhus to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne bus from?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Cologne train from?

Aarhus to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.

Train, bus or fly from Aarhus to Cologne?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €160 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 16m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne bus arrive?

Aarhus to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Aarhus to Cologne train arrive?

Aarhus to Cologne train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.

Can I drive from Aarhus to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Cologne is 749 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Aarhus to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarhus to Cologne?

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Aarhus to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Aarhus to Cologne by train, bus, car, plane, night train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 47m
€163–306
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BLL - DUS
7h 50m
€127–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Hanover central bus stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus
12h 16m
Drive 748.7 km
1. Drive from Aarhus to Colognecar 748.7 km
6h 21m
€133–192
Fly Aarhus Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AAR - DUS
6h 44m
€131–353
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
10h 49m
€145–339
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Odense St.train Icl / ...
2. Take the night train from Odense station to Hamburg-Harburgnighttrain Nt
3. Take the train from Tostedt to Köln Hbftrain Drf
12h 25m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Aarhus to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Frankfurtcartrain
3. Drive from Frankfurt to Colognecar
10h 31m
€189–260
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BLL - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 31m
€179–413
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CPH - DUS
8h 47m
€172–352
Train to Billund Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.train
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BLL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 31m
€167–463

Aarhus to Cologne by train

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 827 km
Duration: 9h 47m

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

You can take a train from Aarhus H to Köln Hbf via Fredericia St. and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Hanover central bus station, Hannover Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Südviertel, Essen in around 12h 16m.

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