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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Aarhus is to bus which costs 650 kr - 900 kr and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Aarhus is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs 900 kr - 1400 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aarhus C FlixBus stop via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Aarhus H via Hamburg Hbf and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Essen to Aarhus?

The distance between Essen and Aarhus is 765 km. The road distance is 686.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Aarhus without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs 950 kr - 1400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Essen to Aarhus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aarhus bus from?

Essen to Aarhus bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Aarhus train from?

Essen to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Aarhus?

The best way to get from Essen to Aarhus is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs 950 kr - 1400 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 kr - 900 kr and takes 10h 31m, you could also fly, which costs 850 kr - 2700 kr and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Essen to Aarhus bus arrive?

Essen to Aarhus bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Essen to Aarhus train arrive?

Essen to Aarhus train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Aarhus is 687 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Essen to Aarhus.

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

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Essen to Aarhus 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 Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
8h 50m
kr 989–1,346
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stopbus 172
10h 31m
kr 654–873
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aarhuscar 686.9 km
5h 54m
kr 916–1,323
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aarhus Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
7h 23m
kr 879–2,701
Train via Odense
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
10h 15m
kr 849–1,176
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the night train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Odense stationnighttrain Nt / ...
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
10h 33m
kr 939–1,196
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Essen to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Aarhuscar
6h 14m
kr 1,353–1,830
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Billund Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane DUS - BLL
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain
7h 37m
kr 903–2,606
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane DUS - CPH
2. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Aarhus Htrain
8h 17m
kr 1,136–2,855
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane FRA - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain
7h 6m
kr 1,386–2,903
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane DUS - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain
8h 38m
kr 1,161–2,647

Essen to Aarhus by train

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8h 50mAverage Duration

kr 989Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.4 km
Duration: 8h 50m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Aarhus H via Hamburg Hbf and Fredericia St. in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen Hbf to Aarhus C FlixBus stop via Hannover Hbf and Hanover central bus station in around 10h 31m.

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