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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Aarhus is to bus which costs 600 kr - 1100 kr and takes 18h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Aarhus is to fly and train which takes 7h 39m and costs 900 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Aarhus C FlixBus stop via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Aarhus H via Frankfurt, Flensburg and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Aarhus?

The distance between Basel and Aarhus is 1030 km. The road distance is 1138.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Aarhus without a car is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs 800 kr - 2400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Basel to Aarhus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Aarhus bus from?

Basel to Aarhus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Aarhus train from?

Basel to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Aarhus?

The best way to get from Basel to Aarhus is to train which takes 13h 3m and costs 800 kr - 2400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 600 kr - 1100 kr and takes 18h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Aarhus bus arrive?

Basel to Aarhus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Aarhus train arrive?

Basel to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Aarhus is 1139 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Basel to Aarhus.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Aarhus?

Book your Basel to Aarhus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aarhus?

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

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

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Fly Basel to Billund Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Billund Airport (BLL)BSL - BLL
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus H
7h 39m
kr 947–2,234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler OmnibusbahnhofN33
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Aarhus C FlixBus stopN150 / ...
18h 5m
kr 638–1,044
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Flensburg4
3. Take the train from Flensburg to Fredericia St.Ic
4. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus HRe / ...
13h 3m
kr 809–2,342
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to OdenseEn
2. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
15h 55m
Fly Basel to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)BSL - CPH
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Aarhus H
8h 18m
kr 1,040–2,383
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Aarhus Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)ZRH - AAR
8h 32m
kr 1,134–2,771
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)ZRH - CPH
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Aarhus H
9h 39m
kr 1,391–2,925
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)FRA - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus H
8h 2m
kr 1,148–2,877
Night train, train via Hamburg
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg DammtorNj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Dammtor to OdenseRj
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus HIcl / ...
16h 47m
kr 896–2,688
Drive 1,138.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Aarhus1,138.7 km
9h 30m
kr 1,496–2,160
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Aarhus
9h 13m
kr 1,620–2,193

Basel to Aarhus by train

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13h 3mAverage Duration

kr 809Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,030.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Aarhus H via Frankfurt, Flensburg, and Fredericia St. in around 13h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Aarhus C FlixBus stop via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 18h 5m.

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