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

The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad is to bus which costs kr 550 - kr 1300 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad is to fly and train which takes 6h 2m and costs kr 1200 - kr 3300.

Is there a direct bus between Aarhus and Rakkestad?

No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Rakkestad. However, there are services departing from Aarhus C FlixBus stop and arriving at Rakkestad stasjon via Copenhagen Busterminal, Inspiria Science Center and Sarpsborg bussterminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aarhus and Rakkestad?

No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Rakkestad. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Rakkestad stasjon via Köpenhamn H, Malmö Centralstation and Ski stasjon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

How far is it from Aarhus to Rakkestad?

The distance between Aarhus and Rakkestad is 590 km.

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

The best way to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 36m and costs kr 1600 - kr 2300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Rakkestad bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aarhus to Rakkestad train from?

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

Train or bus from Aarhus to Rakkestad?

The best way to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad is to bus which takes 13h 30m and costs kr 550 - kr 1300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs kr 2000 - kr 3200 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Aarhus to Rakkestad bus arrive?

Aarhus to Rakkestad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where does the Aarhus to Rakkestad train arrive?

Aarhus to Rakkestad train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at København H station.

Where can I stay near Rakkestad?

There are 30+ hotels available in Rakkestad.

Aarhus to Rakkestad - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Aarhus to Rakkestad by plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or car

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

Fly from Aarhus Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aarhus Airport (AAR) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)AAR - OSL
2. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
3. Take the train from Oslo S to Rakkestad stasjon
6h 2m
kr 1,197–3,247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Copenhagen Busterminal621 / ...
2. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Sarpsborg E6 Lekevollkrysset613 / ...
13h 30m
kr 581–1,258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from København H to Göteborg Centralstation
3. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Halden stasjon
4. Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Rakkestad stasjon634
11h 36m
kr 1,637–2,293
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg St.Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Frederikshavn St.75
3. Take the ferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Oslo Vipperangen
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Rakkestad stasjonR22
16h 37m
Train to Aalborg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Aalborg Lufthavn St.
2. Fly from Aalborg Airport (AAL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)AAL - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Rakkestad stasjon
6h 8m
kr 1,286–3,450
Train to Billund Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Vejle St.
2. Fly from Billund Airport (BLL) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)BLL - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Rakkestad stasjon
7h 11m
kr 1,020–3,038
Train to Copenhagen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København, Københavns Lufthavn
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL)CPH - OSL
3. Take the train from Oslo lufthavn stasjon to Oslo S
4. Take the train from Oslo S to Rakkestad stasjon
9h 6m
kr 1,682–3,417
Train
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to København HIcl / ...
2. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Malmö Centralstation
3. Take the train from Malmö Centralstation to Ski stasjon
4. Take the train from Ski stasjon to Rakkestad stasjonR22
12h 19m
kr 2,051–3,111
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Aarhus H to Hobro St.Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Hobro St. to Frederikshavn St.75
3. Take the ferry from Port of Frederikshavn to Gothenburg
4. Take the train from Göteborg Centralstation to Halden stasjon
5. Take the bus from Halden bussterminal to Rakkestad stasjon634
12h 49m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Aarhus to Odden
2. Drive from Odden to Rakkestad
8h 14m
kr 1,793–3,204

Aarhus to Rakkestad by train and bus

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11h 36mAverage Duration

kr 1,637Cheapest Price

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Distance: 589.9 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Rakkestad, Norway?

You can take a bus from Aarhus C FlixBus stop to Rakkestad stasjon via Copenhagen Busterminal, Sarpsborg E6 Lekevollkrysset, Inspiria Science Center, and Sarpsborg bussterminal in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aarhus H to Rakkestad stasjon via København H, Köpenhamn H, Malmö Centralstation, and Ski stasjon in around 12h 19m.

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