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 440 kr - 750 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 56m 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 44m.

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 44m and costs 1100 kr - 2200 kr.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 44m and costs 1100 kr - 2200 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 440 kr - 750 kr and takes 10h 31m, you could also fly, which costs 1000 kr - 2600 kr and takes 7h 18m.

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 56m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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 44m
kr 1,120–2,113
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 442–720
Drive 686.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Aarhuscar 686.9 km
5h 56m
kr 912–1,317
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Aarhus Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane DUS - AAR
7h 18m
kr 1,015–2,561
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 17m
kr 1,040–2,353
Train via Odense #2
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof to Odense stationtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
10h 32m
kr 1,040–2,013
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 40m
kr 959–2,486
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 Copenhagen Lufthavn to Aarhus Htrain
8h 51m
kr 1,232–2,615
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Billund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain
7h 12m
kr 1,271–3,130
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 28m
kr 1,287–2,577

Essen to Aarhus by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 44mAverage Duration

kr 1,120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.5 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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 44m. 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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