Travel guide to VIA, Aarhus

Aarhus is well-connected and easily accessible from many international destinations by air, train, bus, ferry and car.
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Welcome to Aarhus!

Whether you’re joining us from Denmark or traveling from abroad, reaching Aarhus is simple and convenient. The city is well-connected to major European destinations and offers several comfortable transport options.

When in Denmark you can use Rejseplanen to get more information on timetables and tickets.

Look at Rejseplanen.dk here

Transportation to Aarhus

  • You can reach Aarhus via nearby airports. From the airports, onward travel to Aarhus is available by train, bus, or car.

    Aarhus Airport (AAR) → VIA University College

    • Bus: Direct Airport Express bus 925X to Aarhus Central Station, approx. 50 minutes.
    • Car: Approx. 33 minutes (41 km).

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    Billund Airport (BLL) → VIA University College

    • Bus: Direct bus 912X to Aarhus Central Station, approx. 1 hour 30 minutes.
    • Bus + Train: Bus 43 to Vejle → train to Aarhus. Approx. 1 hour 40 minutes.
    • Car: Approx. 1 hour (95 km).

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    Aalborg Airport (AAL) → VIA University College

    • Train: From Aalborg Airport Station to Aarhus Central Station, approx. 1 hour 45 minutes.
    • Bus: Approx. 3 hours with transfers.
    • Car: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (123 km).

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    Copenhagen Airport (CPH) → VIA University College

    • Train: Direct train to Aarhus Central Station, approx. 3 hours 30 minutes.
    • Bus: FlixBus, approx. 4 hours 15 minutes.
    • Flight: Domestic flight to Aarhus (AAR), Billund (BLL), or Aalborg (AAL) → onward travel by bus/train.
    • Car: Approx. 3 hours (306 km).

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  • Aarhus is part of the European rail network and can be reached by train from many cities. 

    International Train Travel → Aarhus Central Station

    Common routes include: 

    • Sweden: Trains from Gothenburg and Malmö via Copenhagen. Travel time from Gothenburg: approx. 7 hours with one transfer. 
    • Norway: Train routes from Oslo via Gothenburg and Copenhagen. 
    • Finland: No direct train due to the Baltic Sea. Travelers typically take a ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm, then train via Malmö and Copenhagen. 
    • Germany: Trains from Hamburg, Berlin, Frankfurt, and Cologne to Aarhus via Odense or Flensburg. Travel time: approx. 9–10 hours. 

    Aarhus Central Station → VIA University College 

    Once in Aarhus, travelers can reach VIA University College easily: 

    • Bus: Direct city buses (e.g. lines 4A, 11, 12, 114, 118) from Aarhus H or Klostertorvet to Den Gamle By, near VIA Campus. Travel time: approx. 15–20 minutes.  
    • Taxi: Approx. 5-10 minutes from the station.  
    • Walking: About 15–20 minutes depending on route. 

  • Long-distance buses provide an affordable and convenient way to reach Aarhus from many cities in Denmark and Europe.

    Sweden → Aarhus

    Operator: E.g. FlixBus. 

    Routes: Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö → Aarhus (typically via Copenhagen). 

    Duration:  

    • Stockholm → Aarhus: ~14–16 hours 
    • Gothenburg → Aarhus: ~8–10 hours 

    Norway → Aarhus

    Operator: E.g. FlixBus. 

    Routes: E.g. Oslo → Copenhagen → Aarhus (with transfer). 

    Duration: ~12–14 hours. 

    Finland → Aarhus

    Operator: E.g. FlixBus (combined with ferry). 

    Route: 

    • Helsinki → Tallinn (ferry) 
    • Tallinn → Berlin (bus) 
    • Berlin → Aarhus (bus) 

    Duration: ~36 hours total with multiple transfers. 

    Note: No direct bus; route includes ferry and long-distance buses. 

    Germany → Aarhus

    Operators: E.g. FlixBus 

    Routes: Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt → Aarhus (direct or with transfers). 

    Duration:  

    • Hamburg → Aarhus: ~5 hours 
    • Berlin → Aarhus: ~8 hours 

    Arrival in Aarhus → VIA University College  

    Most international buses arrive at: 

    • Aarhus C FlixBus stop (Valdemarsgade) 
    • Aarhus Rutebilstation (central bus station) 

    From there, VIA University College is reachable by: 

    • City bus: Lines 4A, 11, 12, 114, 118. 
    • Taxi: Approx. 5-10 minutes. 
    • Walking: Around 15–20 minutes. 

  • Germany → VIA University College  

    • Example route: Berlin or Hamburg → Flensburg → E45 motorway → Aarhus. 
    • Distance: ~600 km from Berlin. 
    • Estimated time: ~5.5 hours from Berlin, ~4.5 hours from Hamburg 

    Sweden → VIA University College 

    • Example route: Stockholm → Malmö → Øresund Bridge → Copenhagen → E20 → E45 → Aarhus. 
    • Distance: ~930 km from Stockholm. 
    • Estimated time: ~9.5 hours. 

    Norway → VIA University College 

    • Example route: Oslo → Larvik → ferry to Hirtshals → E45 → Aarhus. 
    • Distance: ~800 km including ferry. 
    • Estimated time: ~7–8 hours (including ferry time). 
    • Alternative: Drive via Gothenburg and Copenhagen (no ferry), ~10–11 hours. 

    Finland → VIA University College 

    • Example route: Helsinki → ferry to Stockholm → drive via Malmö and Copenhagen → Aarhus. 
    • Distance: ~1,000+ km including ferry. 
    • Estimated time: ~24–26 hours total. 
    • Notes: No direct road; ferry from Finland to Sweden is essential. 

  • From Sweden → Aarhus 

    • Route: Gothenburg → Frederikshavn (Stena Line) → Drive or train to Aarhus. 
    • Alternative: Halmstad → Grenaa (Stena Line) → Drive to Aarhus. 
    • Duration: Ferry ~3–4 hours + 1.5–2 hours by car/train. 

    From Norway → Aarhus

    • Route: Oslo → Larvik → Ferry to Hirtshals → Drive to Aarhus. 
    • Alternative: Oslo → Ferry to Frederikshavn → Train or drive to Aarhus. 
    • Duration: Ferry ~3–4 hours + 2–3 hours by car/train. 

    From Finland → Aarhus

    • Route: Helsinki or Turku → Ferry to Stockholm → Drive/train to Gothenburg → Ferry to Frederikshavn → Aarhus. 
    • Alternative: Helsinki → Ferry to Tallinn → Bus to Berlin → Bus to Aarhus. 
    • Duration: Multi-leg journey, typically 24–36 hours. 

    From Germany → Aarhus

    • Route: Travemünde → Ferry to Sweden (e.g. Malmö) → Drive/train to Aarhus. 
    • Alternative: Drive to Odden → Ferry to Aarhus (Molslinjen). 
    • Duration: ~6–10 hours depending on route. 

    From the ferry in Aarhus → VIA University College 

    • Ferry Port: Aarhus Østhavn (Eastern Port), served by Molslinjen from Odden. 

    To VIA University College:  

    • Car: Approx. 10 minutes from the port. 
    • Bus: City buses from Østhavn or Aarhus C (lines 4A, 11, 12, 114, 118). 
    • Taxi: Approx. 5-10 minutes. 

Please be aware that there may be changes to the list above. However, do not hesitate to contact us at NERA2026@via.dk if you have any questions.  

Please be aware of buying tickets for the whole trip including seat tickets for train, bus etc. The tickets can usually be purchased via the transport organization app or homepage.