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Open-air museum with historic Danish buildings, costumed interpreters and cobbled streets. A strong choice for families and cultural history.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£28
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£30
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
3 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
4 h 3 m
Buses on 12 Oct
11
Distance
163 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 11 buses from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus, including 11 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 163 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusBuses from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:30, the last at 15:30. The fastest coach covers the 163 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 163 km |
Average bus duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 5:30 |
Last bus 15:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus coaches for tomorrow, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 12:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 13:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 14:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 15:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:30 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 16:35 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 17:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:30 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 17:35 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 18:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 14:30 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 18:35 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:40 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 3h55 | 20:35 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:00 Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3) | 4h05 | 21:05 Aarhus, Rutebilstationen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Open-air museum with historic Danish buildings, costumed interpreters and cobbled streets. A strong choice for families and cultural history.
Major art museum known for its broad collection and the rooftop rainbow walkway. Visit for modern art and wide views across the city.
Natural history museum with wildlife displays, geology and changing exhibitions. Good for understanding Danish nature and regional landscapes.
Historic quarter of narrow lanes, small squares and old houses near the cathedral. A pleasant area for walking, shopping and atmosphere.
Modern waterfront district with striking buildings, basin views and broad promenades. Best for architecture, sunsets and contemporary city scenery.
Large forested parkland south of the centre with walking trails, lawns and coastal views. Popular with locals for a relaxed outdoor break.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, curry salad, onion, capers or egg. A Danish lunch staple closely tied to local eating traditions.
Roast pork with crackling, served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often regarded as a classic Danish comfort dish and a national favourite.
Danish meatballs of pork or veal and pork, usually served with potatoes, gravy and cabbage. A traditional home-style dish found across Jutland.
Refined Nordic dining in a stylish harbour setting, focusing on seasonal Danish ingredients and polished tasting menus.
Elegant restaurant in a historic setting serving modern Danish cooking with a strong focus on seasonal produce and careful presentation.
Classic spot for Danish smørrebrød and schnapps in traditional surroundings, ideal for trying familiar local lunch dishes.
Aarhus is costly for visitors: hotels, restaurant meals and daily transport are pricier than in much of Europe, though not usually as high as Copenhagen.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is appreciated but not expected in restaurants, cafés or taxis; tip only for notably good service.
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