There are 4 ways to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg by train, bus, or car
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Train via Fredericia
best- Take the train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.Re / ...
- Take the train from Fredericia St. to Esbjerg St.Ic / ...
2h 55mkr 251–399Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport912X
- Take the bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal944X / ...
3h 15mkr 140–160Drive 163.7 km
- Drive from Aarhus to Esbjerg163.7 km
1h 33mkr 215–310Train
- Take the train from Aarhus H to Skjern St.030
- Take the train from Skjern St. to Esbjerg St.030
4h 9m
Aarhus to Esbjerg by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg is to bus which costs 140 kr - 160 kr and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs 210 kr - 310 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Aarhus Banegårdsplads and arriving at Esbjerg Busterminal via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Esbjerg. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Esbjerg St. via Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Aarhus and Esbjerg is 196 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.
The best way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg without a car is to train via Fredericia which takes 2h 55m and costs 250 kr - 400 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg, including transfers.
Aarhus to Esbjerg bus services, operated by Midttrafik, depart from Aarhus Banegårdsplads station.
Aarhus to Esbjerg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.
The best way to get from Aarhus to Esbjerg is to train via Fredericia which takes 2h 55m and costs 250 kr - 400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 140 kr - 160 kr and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Esbjerg, Denmark?
You can take a train from Aarhus H to Esbjerg St. via Fredericia St. in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads to Esbjerg Busterminal via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Aarhus H to Fredericia St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 140–220
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
Train from Fredericia St. to Esbjerg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 110–180
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
- Phone
- +45 72 30 25 00
- kommunikation.afd@gocollective.dk
- Website
- gocollective.dk
Train from Aarhus H to Skjern St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- gocollective.dk
Train from Skjern St. to Esbjerg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- gocollective.dk
- Phone
- +45 70 21 02 30
- midttrafik@midttrafik.dk
- Website
- midttrafik.dk
Bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 100
- Schedules at
- midttrafik.dk
- Phone
- 7010 4410
- post@sydtrafik.dk
- Website
- sydtrafik.dk
Bus from Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport to Esbjerg Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 40–60
- Website
- https://sydtrafik.dk/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Aarhus to Esbjerg bus services, operated by Midttrafik, arrive at Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport station.
Aarhus to Esbjerg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Fredericia St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Esbjerg is 164 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Aarhus to Esbjerg.
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