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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus is to bus and train which costs 550 kr - 800 kr and takes 12h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs 950 kr - 2900 kr.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Aarhus?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Aarhus H via Gouda, Hengelo, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Flensburg and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aarhus?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aarhus is 642 km. The road distance is 800.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 57m and costs 550 kr - 800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Aarhus train from?

Rotterdam to Aarhus train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Gouda station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarhus train arrive?

Rotterdam to Aarhus train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aarhus is 801 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus.

Where can I stay near Aarhus?

There are 952+ hotels available in Aarhus.

Rotterdam to Aarhus - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Billund Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)AMS - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus H
5h 30m
kr 949–2,833
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus stationN844
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus HRe / ...
12h 57m
kr 549–789
Train
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelo
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Hannover Hauptbahnhof77
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Flensburg4
4. Take the train from Flensburg to Fredericia St.Ic
5. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus HRe / ...
13h 44m
kr 996–2,416
Drive 800.9 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus800.9 km
7h 56m
kr 1,052–1,520
Train, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)AMS - AAL
3. Take the train from Aalborg St. to Aarhus H
5h 50m
kr 1,012–2,929
Train, fly to Aarhus Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)AMS - AAR
7h 3m
kr 875–2,928
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from København, Københavns Lufthavn to Aarhus H
8h 9m
kr 1,112–2,782

Rotterdam to Aarhus by bus and train

5Weekly Services

12h 57mAverage Duration

kr 549Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.2 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Aarhus, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarhus H via Gouda, Hengelo, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Flensburg, and Fredericia St. in around 13h 44m.

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