There are 4 ways to get from Aarhus to Varde by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aarhus H to Esbjerg St.Ic
2h 53mkr 250–400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads to Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport912X
- Take the bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation198
4h 7mkr 148–171Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Aarhus to Varde142.8 km
1h 43mkr 192–277Train via Skjern
- Take the train from Aarhus H to Skjern St.030
- Take the train from Skjern St. to Varde St.030
3h 38m
Aarhus to Varde by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aarhus to Varde is to bus which costs 140 kr - 180 kr and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Aarhus to Varde is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs 190 kr - 280 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Aarhus to Varde station. However, there are services departing from Aarhus Banegårdsplads and arriving at Varde Rutebilstation via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport and Grindsted Rutebilstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Aarhus to Varde. However, there are services departing from Aarhus H and arriving at Varde St. via Esbjerg St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Aarhus and Varde is 213 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Aarhus to Varde without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs 250 kr - 400 kr.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Aarhus to Varde, including transfers.
Aarhus to Varde bus services, operated by Midttrafik, depart from Aarhus Banegårdsplads station.
Aarhus to Varde train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Aarhus H station.
The best way to get from Aarhus to Varde is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs 250 kr - 400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 140 kr - 180 kr and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Aarhus, Denmark and Varde, Denmark?
Danish Railways (DSB) operates a train from Aarhus H to Esbjerg St. hourly. Tickets cost kr 250–400 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aarhus Banegårdsplads to Varde Rutebilstation via Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport and Grindsted Rutebilstation in around 4h 7m.
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- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- kundehenv@dsb.dk
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Aarhus H to Esbjerg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 250–400
- 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 4 hours
- Schedules at
- gocollective.dk
Train from Skjern St. to Varde St.
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- Website
- Midttrafik
- Phone
- 7010 4410
- post@sydtrafik.dk
- Website
- sydtrafik.dk
Bus from Grindsted Rutebilstation to Varde Rutebilstation
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 30–45
- Website
- Sydtrafik
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More Questions & Answers
Aarhus to Varde bus services, operated by Midttrafik, arrive at Billund Lufthavn / Billund Airport station.
Aarhus to Varde train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Esbjerg St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aarhus to Varde is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Aarhus to Varde.
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