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 500 kr - 900 kr and takes 12h 55m.

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 28m 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, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

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 via Osnabrück which takes 11h 50m and costs 1100 kr - 2400 kr.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Aarhus?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Aarhus is 801 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m 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?

There are 961+ hotels available in Aarhus.

Rotterdam to Aarhus - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Train Stationtrain
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 28m
kr 995–2,834
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 Icl / ...
12h 55m
kr 517–856
Train via Osnabrück
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbftrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Fredericia St.train Ece
5. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
11h 50m
kr 1,148–2,354
Drive 800.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Aarhuscar 800.8 km
7h 59m
kr 1,074–1,551
Train, fly to Aalborg Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 42m
kr 1,021–2,549
Train, fly to Aarhus Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Aarhus Airport (AAR)plane AMS - AAR
7h 8m
kr 941–2,399
Train, fly to Copenhagen Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 11m
kr 1,168–2,703
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hamburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.train Ece / ...
4. Take the train from Odense St. to Aarhus Htrain Icl / ...
13h 45m

Rotterdam to Aarhus by train

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11h 50mAverage Duration

kr 1,148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 642.2 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Aarhus H via Gouda, Hengelo, Osnabrück Hbf, Hamburg Hbf, and Fredericia St. in around 11h 50m.

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