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Traffic and Transport

Helpfull Apps

Rejseplanen - Journey Planner 

Use Rejseplanen to plan your trip by public transport in Denmark. Simply enter your starting point and destination to find the best route, departure times, and connections for buses, trains, light rail (Letbane), and metro services.

Rejsebillet - Buy tickets 

From single tickets, to day tickets - Rejsebillet is an easy way to purchase your ticket. Buy tickets for all transportation forms in Aarhus thorugh the app. 

Rejsekort App - Buy tickets

The Rejsekort app lets you check in and out of public transport using your phone. It can also show your journeys, calculate fares, and keep track of your travel history.

DSB - Trains in Denmark

Find and buy tickets with Denmark's national train service (DSB). 

Transportationforms

City buses in Aarhus are yellow.

Aarhus has six main bus lines, called A-lines (1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, and 6A). The routes of the A-buses run along the main roads and through the most populated areas of the municipality. During rush hours the A-lines depart 6 to 8 times per hour.

Other city buses depart 2 to 4 times per hour during rush hour and cover the areas not covered by the A-lines.

 

Regional buses in Aarhus are blue

They drive between Aarhus and the surrounding municipalities. Some areas of the municipality of Aarhus are covered only by regional buses. 

You can travel by long-distance trains or intercity trains to all regions of Denmark, as well as abroad, from Aarhus Central Station.
You can take the Light Rail (Letbanen) to cities north of Aarhus on Djursland, south of the city to Odder, and west of the city to Grenaa. More lines are being established.
Going to Sjælland (Zealand)

Molslinjen sails from Ebeltoft or Aarhus to Odden on Sjælland (Zealand).

To and from Zealand (Sjælland) by ferry (Molslinjen)

 

Going to Tunø

Tunøfærgen will sail you to Tunø from Hou in the Municipality of Odder.

To and from Tunø by ferry (Tunøfærgen)

 

Going to Anholt

Anholtfærgen will sail you to Anholt from Grenaa.

To and from Anholt by ferry (Grenaa-Anholdt Færgefart)

 

Going to Samsø

SamsøFærgen will sail you from Aarhus C or from Hou in the Municipality of Odder to Sælvig on Samsø. SamsøFærgen will also sail you from Ballen on Samsø to Kalundborg on Sjælland (Zealand)

To and from Samsø by ferry (Samsølinjen)

 

Aarhus Airport

You can take the direct airport bus from the city centre to Aarhus Airport.

Find your itinerary via Rejseplanen

or 

Go to the website of Aarhus Airport

 

Billund Airport

You can take the Billund Airport Bus directly from the centre of Aarhus to Billund Airport. 

Find your itinerary via Rejseplanen

or

Go to the website of Billund Airport

 

Aalborg Airport

There are direct trains with DSB from Aarhus Central Station to Aalborg Airport. 

Find your itinerary via Rejseplanen.

or 

Go to the website of Aalborg Airport

 

Copenhagen Airport

There are direct trains with DSB from Aarhus Central Station to Copenhagen Airport. 

Find your itinerary via Rejseplanen.

or 

Go to the website of Copenhagen Airport

Cycling in and around Aarhus and basic bicycle rules

Bicycle paths and routes

You can go by bike in most of Aarhus, as a form of transportation from A to B, or for taking a trip to the countryside, the forest, or your favourite beach. 

In the city centre, you should look at the blue signs at the beginning and end of the shopping streets. If the sign states 'Kørsel tilladt' you can use your bike. 

Please know that in the city centre, some streets are one-way. Look out for the signs "Ensrettet" and the arrowing signalling in which way the traffic flows. 

 

Going sightseeing by bike?

Kulturringen comprises several bicycle routes around Eastern Jutland (Østjylland) that will take you through beautiful nature and to interesting cultural sights - museums, works of art, grave mounds, castles, churches and more.

 

Explore the routes of Kulturringen

 

 

Basic bicycle rules

Follow the rules below to have a safe and enjoyable cycling experience in Aarhus:

  • Always use a bike lane, if there is one

  • Keep to your right

  • Avoid riding side-by-side with another cyclist

  • Never ride your bike against the flow of traffic

  • Get off your bike and walk on pavements or pedestrian crossings. It is illegal to bike in any pedestrian area, including in pedestrian crossings, or on a sidewalk. You can walk alongside your bike on the pavement

  • You are only allowed to carry another person on a one-person bike, if it's a child in a child bike seat

  • Talking on or checking your mobile phone is prohibited while riding your bike

  • Put on your bike lights after dar,k so that others in traffic can see you and you avoid getting fined. A white light at the front of the bike and a red light at the back are required

  • It is illegal to make a direct left turn at an intersection. Ride straight across to the opposite right corner of the intersection, stop, and wait for the traffic light to turn green before you go

  • Give way to pedestrians at intersections, traffic lights, and bus stops

Signalling when riding a bike

  • Always use hand signals to show your intent to cars, other cyclists, and pedestrians when riding your bike

  • When turning left, look over your shoulder to see if it's safe to turn, and then extend your left arm straight out from your body to signal your turn

  • When turning right, extend your right arm straight out from your body to turn right

  • When stopping, raise your left hand shortly before you come to a standstill

  • Look over your left shoulder before you overtake other cyclists