--- title: "Trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus | EveryRail" description: "Direct DSB InterCityLyn trains take about 2 hours 45 minutes from København H to Aarhus H, and DSB runs more than 30 departures a day." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/copenhagen-to-aarhus/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Denmark]()Copenhagen to Aarhus by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[Denmark]()Copenhagen to Aarhus by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Copenhagen to Aarhus by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Aarhus]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated September 2026 # Copenhagen to Aarhus by train Direct DSB InterCityLyn trains take about 2 hours 45 minutes from København H to Aarhus H, and DSB runs more than 30 departures a day. ![Modern waterfront apartments and a boardwalk on the Aarhus harbour front]() Origin [Copenhagen]() Destination Aarhus Main stations København to Aarhus Country [Denmark]() Direct InterCityLyn trains take about 2 hours 45 minutes from København H to Aarhus H, and DSB runs more than 30 departures a day. ## InterCityLyn or InterCity For most trips, take the InterCityLyn. In the 2026 timetable it leaves København H once an hour through the day and runs direct to Aarhus H, calling at Odense, Fredericia, Vejle, Horsens and Skanderborg. An InterCity also runs about once an hour, and in the same timetable it leaves København H a couple of minutes before the InterCityLyn. It stops at more places, including Roskilde, Slagelse and Nyborg, and takes a little over 3 hours. On many InterCity departures you also change trains at Fredericia, which is worth avoiding with heavy bags. Both train types have Standard seating and DSB 1', the first-class section. ## Boarding at Copenhagen Airport InterCityLyn trains start at CPH Lufthavn, the station at [Copenhagen]() Airport, before calling at København H. If you land and head straight for Aarhus, board at the airport. There is no need to go into the city first. ## Fares and seat reservations DSB runs every train on this route, and its DSB Orange fares start from DKK 119. They go on sale about two months before the travel date, are valid only on the departure you pick, and cannot be changed or refunded. Numbers are limited, and quieter trains outside rush hour have the most. A Standard ticket costs more, but you can take any train on your travel day. Orange Fri sits in between: 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, however far you travel. DSB recommends one on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains because seats can run short, and it is how a group makes sure of sitting together. A reservation bought with an Orange ticket cannot be refunded either. ## Track works in autumn 2026 Banedanmark is rebuilding Aarhus H, and trains to and from the station run with timetable changes until December 2026. Track renewal on Zealand also moves some InterCity times. From 10 to 16 October 2026, InterCity trains run at altered times between København H and Ringsted, and some do not stop at Sorø. From 19 October to 6 November 2026, some InterCity trains towards Jutland leave København H up to 5 minutes earlier than usual. 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 Aarhus [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Aarhus**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Aarhus? Yes. DSB InterCityLyn trains run direct from København H to Aarhus H about once an hour through the day. Many of the slower InterCity departures need a change at Fredericia. ### How long does the train take from Copenhagen to Aarhus? About 2 hours 45 minutes on the InterCityLyn. The InterCity makes more stops and takes a little over 3 hours. ### How much is a train ticket from Copenhagen to Aarhus? DSB Orange fares start from DKK 119, but they are tied to one departure and cannot be changed or refunded. A Standard ticket costs more and is valid on any train on your travel day. ### Do I need a seat reservation? No, reservations are optional. They cost DKK 30, and DSB recommends one on InterCity and InterCityLyn trains because seats can run short. ### Can I take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Aarhus? Yes. InterCityLyn trains start at CPH Lufthavn, the airport station, and run direct to Aarhus H via København H. ## More routes [![Copenhagen waterfront with colourful historic buildings]()Aarhus to Copenhagen by trainDirect 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]()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/copenhagen-to-aarhus/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Copenhagen to Aarhus | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Copenhagen to Aarhus. 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