Visitor information
CREATES is located at Aarhus University in the center of Aarhus. You can reach Aarhus by plane, train or car.
By plane
Aarhus Airport/Tirstrup is located 40 km north of Aarhus. There are several daily connections from Copenhagen International Airport (flying time 35 minutes). Aarhus Airport/Tirstrup has direct international flight connections to London, Barcelona, Alicante, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo. The bus from Tirstrup to Aarhus costs DKK 90 one way (travel time approx. 50 minutes). The bus makes a stop at the University (directly across from CREATES). The final stop is the train station in the center of Aarhus and close the major hotels.
Billund Airport is located 100 kilometers south of Aarhus and has direct international flight connections to many European cities. The bus ride from Billund to Aarhus takes approximately 1.5 hours, and costs around DKK 180 (one way/cash only). Taxi and limousine services are also available.
By train
From Southern and Central Europe connections to Aarhus go via Hamburg/Flensburg. If you want to travel at night, it can be an advantage to go via Copenhagen. Travel time from Hamburg to Aarhus is about 5 hours. You may have to switch trains.
From Eastern Europe and CIS countries train connections to Aarhus go via Poland and Copenhagen.
From Scandinavian countries you can travel via Copenhagen or by ferry to Frederikshavn or Grenå, and from there by train or bus to Aarhus.
From Copenhagen Airport there are hourly direct connections to Aarhus with comfortable Inter City trains. The travel time is about 3.5 hours and a one way ticket costs approximately DKK 325 (standard - first class DKK 513) excluding compulsory seat reservation (DKK 25).
By car
From Southern and Central Europe the route goes via Hamburg. Driving from Hamburg takes 4-5 hours by freeway. If you are traveling from other Scandinavian countries, there are ferries to Northern Jutland (Frederikshavn, Hirtshals or Grenå).
By bus
Bus number 1A Trige/Lystrup goes to the university every 7th minute. Enter the yellow city buses ("bybus" in Danish) through the rear or middle door and buy your ticket at the ticket machine.The fare for one busride (adult 16 years and older) to the university is DKK 20 (1-2 zones).
Find the bus at Park Allé and get off the bus at the intersection Nørrebrogade/Nordre Ringgade. From here you can see the yellow CREATES building across the intersection.
There are 8 busses every hour, Monday through Friday between 7am and 6pm. The bus ride takes about 10 minutes.
Taxis
All taxis in Aarhus are metered and most taxis accept major credit cards. Tax and tips are included in the meter price. Taxis can be hired on the street or ordered by phone (no extra charge).
You can also always find and hire a taxi at the Railway Station.
Aarhus Taxa: Tel. +45 89 484848
DanTaxi: Tel. +45 70 252525
Finding CREATES
On this map of Aarhus you can find the location of the major hotels in Aarhus, the railway station, and pick-up spots for the airport bus to Aarhus and Billund Airport.
The distance from the railway station to CREATES is approximately 2.5 km (30 minutes walk). You can walk through the beautiful University Park.
Map of Aarhus University
See www.au.dk/en/map/bldg1326.htm
CREATES is located in building 1326 (red highlight), 2nd floor.
Tickets and reimbursement
You must fill in the CREATES' reimbursement form if you wish to receive reimbursement of your travel expenses. Please return the signed form with original tickets (including your boarding pass) and other travel receipts. In order to get reimbursement, you have to make an agreement with CREATES in advance of your trip.
