How to travel from Skagen to Skive, Denmark

The distance between Skagen and Skive is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Skagen to Skive by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St. then Langå St. and then to Skive St..

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 120($16)
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Drive

Drive to Skive.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance207km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skagen and Skive

There are several options for getting from Skagen to Skive by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 120 ($16) and will take around 3h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 225 ($30).

The distance between Skagen and Skive is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Skagen and Skive by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skagen to Skive is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 225 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Skagen and Skive, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 120 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skagen and Skive. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skagen to Skive. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St. and Langå St.. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

North Jutland Transport Company, Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Skagen and Skive. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skagen and Skive. We recommend that you drive to Skive. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skagen to Skive. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St. then Langå St. and then to Skive St.. instead which will take 3h 60m.

The closest major airport to Skive is Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Skive. Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Skagen and Skive. The distance is around 207km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skagen to Skive is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around DKK 120 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skagen and Skive

Transport options from Skagen to Skive
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
DKK 120($16)
every 2 hours286km (178 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
DKK 225($30)
on demand207km (128 miles)

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Airports near Skive

The following major airports near Skive offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.

KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Skive
AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Skive
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Skive