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How long is the train from Copenhagen to Aarhus?

InterCityLyn or InterCity

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Short answer

The fastest train from Copenhagen Central Station (København H) to Aarhus Central Station (Aarhus H) is the InterCityLyn, which takes about 2 hours 48 minutes in the 2026 timetable. The InterCity takes just over 3 hours. There are more than 30 departures a day. Orange tickets on this route start at 119 kr. as of November 2026 and usually go on sale about 2 months ahead.

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Why

  1. The train runs from city centre to city centre.
  2. There are over 30 trains a day.
  3. InterCity takes just over 3 hours.

Details

The 2026 timetable includes an extra InterCityLyn (ICL 657) from Copenhagen to Aarhus with a stop only in Odense, leaving at 15:22 and arriving at 18:00.

Tip

Check the exact departure in the DSB app or on Rejseplanen, as travel times differ from train to train.

What may differ

The rebuilding of Aarhus H changed travel times between Fredericia and Aarhus in the first half of 2026, and each new timetable can change them again.

Common misconception

Many think you need to change trains in Odense or Fredericia.

What actually happens

There are direct trains, for example the InterCityLyn ICL 657 from København H to Aarhus H with a stop only in Odense.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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