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 600 kr - 1000 kr and takes 12h 49m.

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 19m and costs 1200 kr - 3000 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 Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg Bf and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Aarhus?

The distance between Rotterdam and Aarhus is 642 km. The road distance is 800.8 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 train which takes 12h and costs 1000 kr - 1800 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 Rotterdam Centraal station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Aarhus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aarhus is 801 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus.

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

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Where can I stay near Aarhus?

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

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Rotterdam to Aarhus

Rome2Rio compared 7 ways to get from Rotterdam to Aarhus. The best route is Train, fly to Billund Airport, a distance of 601.031 km.

Train, fly to Billund Airport
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Billund Airport (BLL)plane AMS - BLL
3. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain
5h 19m
kr 1,288–2,957
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Kolding bus stationbus N844
2. Take the train from Vejle St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
12h 49m
kr 602–960
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hamburg-Harburg Bf to Fredericia St.train Ece
4. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
12h
kr 1,016–1,798
Drive 800.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aarhuscar 800.8 km
8h 4m
kr 1,087–1,571
Train, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aalborg Airport (AAL)plane AMS - AAL
3. Take the train from Aalborg Lufthavn St. to Aarhus Htrain
5h 44m
kr 1,438–2,937
Train, fly to Aarhus Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane AMS - AAR
7h 25m
kr 978–2,717
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane AMS - CPH
3. Take the train from Copenhagen Lufthavn to Aarhus Htrain
8h 24m
kr 1,295–2,721

Rotterdam to Aarhus by train

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Distance: 642.4 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarhus H via Hilversum, Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg-Harburg Bf, and Fredericia St. in around 12h.

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