--- title: "Trains from Aarhus to Copenhagen | EveryRail" description: "Direct DSB InterCityLyn trains run from Aarhus H to København H in about 2 hours 45 minutes, then on to Copenhagen Airport." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/aarhus-to-copenhagen/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()Aarhus to Copenhagen by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()Aarhus to Copenhagen by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Aarhus to Copenhagen by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Copenhagen]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Aarhus to Copenhagen by train Direct DSB InterCityLyn trains run from Aarhus H to København H in about 2 hours 45 minutes, then on to Copenhagen Airport. ![Copenhagen waterfront with colourful historic buildings]() Origin Aarhus Destination [Copenhagen]() Main stations Aarhus to København Country [Denmark]() Direct InterCityLyn trains take about 2 hours 45 minutes from Aarhus H to København H, then carry on to [Copenhagen]() Airport. ## InterCityLyn or InterCity Take the InterCityLyn unless its times do not suit you. In the 2026 timetable it leaves Aarhus H once an hour through the day and runs direct, calling at Skanderborg, Horsens, Vejle, Fredericia and Odense before København H. It is the quickest train on the route. The InterCity fills the gaps, so daytime service is roughly two trains an hour. It stops more often, at places such as Nyborg, Slagelse and Roskilde, and takes a little over 3 hours. On many InterCity departures you change trains at Fredericia. Pick the InterCityLyn if you want one seat all the way. DSB runs more than 30 departures a day on this route, and both train types have Standard seating and DSB 1', the first-class section. ## Arriving in Copenhagen København H is the stop for the city centre. InterCityLyn trains then continue to CPH Lufthavn, the Copenhagen Airport station, so for a flight you can stay on board. Most InterCity trains carry on instead to Nørreport and Østerport. That can save a change if you are staying north of the centre. ## Fares and seat reservations DSB Orange fares from Aarhus to Copenhagen start from DKK 119. They go on sale about two months ahead, are valid only on the departure you pick, and cannot be changed or refunded. Numbers are limited, and off-peak trains have the most. A Standard ticket costs more, but it covers any train on your travel day. Orange Fri is cheaper than Standard and refundable up to 30 minutes before departure. On a Standard ticket, an adult can bring up to two children under 12 free. Seat reservations are optional and cost DKK 30 whatever the distance. DSB recommends one on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains because seats can run short. Book one if you are travelling as a group and want to sit together, bearing in mind that a reservation bought with an Orange ticket is non-refundable too. ## Track works in autumn 2026 Banedanmark is rebuilding Aarhus H, and trains to and from the station run with timetable changes until December 2026. On Zealand, track renewal means InterCity trains run at altered times between Ringsted and København H from 10 to 16 October 2026, and some do not stop at Sorø. Look up your exact train in the DSB app the day before you travel. ## Where to book ### Train tickets - Omio Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning. [Check times & prices]() - Trainline Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies. ### Train service - [DSB]() DSB is Denmark's national railway, with regional, intercity and commuter trains. Orange Tickets are limited, non-refundable and non-changeable. [Official website]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Copenhagen [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Copenhagen**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Aarhus to Copenhagen? Yes. DSB InterCityLyn trains run direct from Aarhus H to København H about once an hour through the day. Many of the slower InterCity departures need a change at Fredericia. ### How long is the train from Aarhus to Copenhagen? About 2 hours 45 minutes on the InterCityLyn. The InterCity takes a little over 3 hours because it makes more stops. ### How much does the train from Aarhus to Copenhagen cost? DSB Orange fares start from DKK 119 for one fixed departure, with no changes or refunds. A Standard ticket costs more but lets you take any train on your travel day. ### Do I need a seat reservation? No. Reservations are optional and cost DKK 30. DSB recommends one on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains because seats can run short. ### Does the train from Aarhus go to Copenhagen Airport? Yes, the InterCityLyn does. After København H it continues to CPH Lufthavn, the airport station, so you can stay on board for your flight. ## More routes [![Copenhagen waterfront with colourful historic buildings]()Amsterdam to Copenhagen by trainNo direct train: change in Hamburg and allow about 11 to 12 hours. 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Routes via Hamburg and Munich take around 21 to 23 hours, with a Nightjet option via Innsbruck.]()[![Bratislava Castle at sunset]()Copenhagen to Bratislava by trainCopenhagen to Bratislava has no direct train; fastest trips take about 18 hours via Prague or Vienna, with several changes.]()[![Hungarian Parliament Building lit up at dusk on the Danube]()Copenhagen to Budapest by trainCopenhagen to Budapest by train takes 18 to 22 hours with at least two changes, usually via Hamburg and Vienna; an ÖBB Nightjet covers the longest leg.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/aarhus-to-copenhagen/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Aarhus to Copenhagen | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Aarhus to Copenhagen. 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