Can you take the light rail from Aarhus to Grenaa and Odder?
Two lines, one long route across East Jutland.
Short answer
Yes, both towns are on the Aarhus light rail. Line L1 runs from Aarhus H via Risskov, Lystrup and Hornslet to Grenaa, with 19 stops. Line L2 runs from Odder via Viby J, Aarhus H, the university and Universitetshospitalet to Lisbjerg and Lystrup. Trains run every day from about 04.30 to 02.00, and in central Aarhus up to eight times an hour.
Why
- L1: Aarhus H to Grenaa via Risskov.
- L2: Odder to Lisbjerg and Lystrup via Aarhus H.
- You change lines at Aarhus H, Dokk1, Skolebakken or Lystrup.
Details
Some L2 trains only run between Aarhus H and Aarhus Universitetshospital, so check the destination on the front of the train.
Tip
At stops marked "Tryk for stop" the train only stops if someone presses the button or waits on the platform, so stand where the driver can see you.
What may differ
In November 2026 there were no trains between Aarhus and Grenaa after a power failure, with replacement options on Rejseplanen.
Common misconception
To get to Grenaa or Odder without a car you have to take a regional bus.
What actually happens
Both towns are end stations of the light rail, which runs straight from Aarhus H.
People also ask
- When did the Aarhus light rail open?
- Is there a day ticket for Aarhus?
- Can you buy a ticket on the Aarhus light rail?
Sources
- Aarhus Letbane: Travelling with the light railChecked at:
- VisitAarhus: Getting around AarhusChecked at:
- Midttrafik: TicketsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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