How to travel from Aalborg to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Aalborg and Gilleleje is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aalborg to Gilleleje by train, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out GillelejeAalborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St..

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 685($90)
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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H and then to København H.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 540($73)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Ebeltoft then take a ferry to Odden then drive to Gilleleje.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,105($150)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aalborg and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Aalborg to Gilleleje by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 540 ($73) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 685 ($90).

The distance between Aalborg and Gilleleje is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 179km (111 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Aalborg and Gilleleje by train.

The quickest way to get from Aalborg to Gilleleje is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx DKK 685 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Aalborg and Gilleleje is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 540 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aalborg and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aalborg to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H, København H and Hillerød St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Danish Railways run train services between Aalborg and Gilleleje. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Aalborg and Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aalborg to Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 30m.

The closest major airport to Gilleleje is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Aalborg to Gilleleje. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H and then to København H. instead which will take 5h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aalborg to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 540 ($73).

How do I get from Aalborg to Gilleleje

Compare travel optionsbetween Aalborg and Gilleleje

Transport options from Aalborg to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 30m
DKK 685($90)
hourly314km (195 miles)
Train
5h 30m
DKK 540($73)
hourly525km (326 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 20m
DKK 1,105($150)
once daily330km (205 miles)

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Airports near Gilleleje

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gilleleje
AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Gilleleje