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 150 kr - 250 kr and takes 3h 45m.

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 31m and costs 360 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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

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, Kolding St. and Fredericia St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Kiel to Aarhus?

The distance between Kiel and Aarhus is 271 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 45m and costs 150 kr - 250 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 45m including transfers and departs once 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 45m and costs 150 kr - 250 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 500 kr - 800 kr and takes 5h 2m.

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 31m 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?

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stopbus 353 / ...
3h 45m
kr 150–250
Train
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Schleswigtrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Schleswig to Kolding St.train Ece / ...
3. Take the train from Fredericia St. to Aarhus Htrain Re / ...
5h 2m
kr 542–764
Drive 268.8 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Aarhuscar 268.8 km
2h 31m
kr 363–523

Kiel to Aarhus by bus

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Distance: 271.4 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Aarhus C FlixBus stop once daily. Tickets cost kr 150–250 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Aarhus H via Schleswig, Kolding St., and Fredericia St. in around 5h 2m.

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