There are 3 ways to get from Flensburg to Ærø by train, ferry, bus or night train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, ferry
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Take the train from Flensburg to Kolding St.
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Take the train from Kolding St. to Odense St.
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Take the train from Odense St. to Svendborg St.
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Take the ferry from Svendborg Færgehavn to Ærøskøbing Havn
Cheapest
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from Flensburg Bahnhof to Odense Station
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Take the bus from OBC Nord Plads I to Svendborg Plads A
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Take the ferry from Svendborg Færgehavn to Ærøskøbing Havn
Night train, train, ferry
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Take the night train from Flensburg to Odense St.
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Take the train from Odense St. to Svendborg St.
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Take the ferry from Svendborg Færgehavn to Ærøskøbing Havn
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Denmark from Germany
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry into Denmark from Germany
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Denmark
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Recommended
Considerations leaving from Germany
The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Denmark is currently allowed from Germany.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- There are no current restrictions
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Ærø is 072 22 74 59.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Ærø is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Ærø is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 072 22 74 59.
No, returning to Germany from Denmark is currently allowed.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 27 Jun 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flensburg to Ærø is to bus and ferry which costs €110 - €120 and takes 7h 12m.
The quickest way to get from Flensburg to Ærø is to bus and ferry which costs €110 - €120 and takes 7h 12m.
The distance between Flensburg and Ærø is 58 km.
The best way to get from Flensburg to Ærø without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Flensburg to Ærø, including transfers.
There are 14+ hotels available in Ærø. Prices start at 750 kr DKK per night.

- Distance: 58.3 km
- Duration: 5h 42m
What companies run services between Flensburg, Germany and Ærø, Denmark?
There is no direct connection from Flensburg to Ærø. However, you can take the train to Kolding St., take the train to Odense St., take the train to Svendborg St., take the walk to Svendborg Færgehavn, then take the ferry to Ærøskøbing Havn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Flensburg to Ærøskøbing via Odense Station, OBC Nord Plads I, Svendborg Plads A, and Svendborg Færgehavn in around 7h 12m.

- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Flensburg to Kolding St.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 95 kr - 140 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Train from Kolding St. to Odense St.
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 80 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
Night train from Flensburg to Odense St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 140 kr - 200 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)

- Phone
- +45 70 80 44 44
- kundeservice@arriva.dk
- Website
- arriva.dk
Train from Odense St. to Svendborg St.
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva DK

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Flensburg Bahnhof to Odense Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 75 kr - 95 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- fynbus@fynbus.dk
- Website
- fynbus.dk
Bus from OBC Nord Plads I to Svendborg Plads A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 60 kr - 90 kr
- Website
- Fynbus

- Phone
- +45 62524000
- info@aeroe-ferry.dk
- Website
- aeroe-ferry.com
Ferry from Svendborg Færgehavn to Ærøskøbing Havn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 693 kr
- Website
- Aeroe Ferry
- Price with car
- 693 kr
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