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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Aarhus is to bus which costs 120 kr - 220 kr and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Aarhus is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs 350 kr - 550 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Aarhus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kiel central bus station station and arriving at Aarhus C FlixBus stop. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Aarhus H via Schleswig and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Kiel to Aarhus?

The distance between Kiel and Aarhus is 274 km. The road distance is 268.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Aarhus without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs 120 kr - 220 kr.

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

The bus from Kiel central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stop takes 3h 35m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Aarhus bus from?

Kiel to Aarhus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Aarhus train from?

Kiel to Aarhus train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Aarhus?

The best way to get from Kiel to Aarhus is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs 120 kr - 220 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Kiel to Aarhus bus arrive?

Kiel to Aarhus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aarhus C FlixBus stop station.

Where does the Kiel to Aarhus train arrive?

Kiel to Aarhus train services, operated by Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft, arrive at Schleswig station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Aarhus is 269 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Kiel to Aarhus.

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

Book your Kiel to Aarhus train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Aarhus?

There are 931+ hotels available in Aarhus.

Kiel to Aarhus - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Kiel to Aarhus by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stopbus N150 / ...
3h 35m
kr 120–220
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Fredericia St.train Ece
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
4h 50m
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Aarhuscar 268.8 km
2h 29m
kr 353–509

Kiel to Aarhus by bus

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274 km
Duration: 3h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stop twice daily. Tickets cost kr 120–220 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Aarhus H via Schleswig and Fredericia St. in around 4h 50m.

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