City in Central Denmark Region, Denmark
Getting around Aarhus
How to get around Aarhus
Compact enough to walk or cycle; buses and the Aarhus Letbane light rail cover the rest. Buy tickets in the Midttrafik app or tap in with a travel card.
Ways to get around Aarhus
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Buses and Letbane light rail | 24–37 DKK per ticket | Midttrafik app or Rejsekort; the tram-train links the station with Odder and Grenaa |
| Bike share and rentals | About 100–180 DKK per day | Flat center and cycle lanes; beaches are a short ride |
| Regional trains | From about 200 DKK | Aarhus H to Copenhagen in about 3 h |
Taxis in Aarhus
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Taxis are metered and pricey; book by phone or a taxi app. Bike or bus is easier in town.
Arriving in Aarhus
Aarhus Airport (Tirstrup) (AAR)
Flybus 925X to Aarhus about 50 min, about 100 DKK; taxi 500–700 DKK. Many travelers use Billund or Copenhagen instead.
Billund Airport (BLL)
Bus to Aarhus about 90 min or train via Vejle; 100–200 DKK.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. EU/EEA licences are valid; most others work for visits if in Latin script, otherwise carry an IDP.
- Onward travel in Denmark: DSB trains link Copenhagen, Odense, Aarhus and Aalborg in under five hours; buses and ferries reach the islands. Distances are short and Rejseplanen covers everything.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Aarhus?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Taxis are metered and pricey; book by phone or a taxi app. Bike or bus is easier in town.
What's the best way to get around Aarhus?
Compact enough to walk or cycle; buses and the Aarhus Letbane light rail cover the rest. Buy tickets in the Midttrafik app or tap in with a travel card.
How do I get from the airport to Aarhus?
Flybus 925X to Aarhus about 50 min, about 100 DKK; taxi 500–700 DKK. Many travelers use Billund or Copenhagen instead.
Is Aarhus walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- DSB (national rail)
- Rejseplanen journey planner
- Midttrafik (regional transport)
- VisitAarhus
- Aarhus Airport
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