How to travel from Aarhus to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Aarhus and Gilleleje is around 236km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Aarhus 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 GillelejeAarhus if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,255($170)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to København H.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 380($51)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,005($135)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Gilleleje by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 380 ($51) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,255 ($170).

The distance between Aarhus and Gilleleje is around 236km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Aarhus and Gilleleje by train.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Gilleleje is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx DKK 1,255 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Gilleleje is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 380 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hillerød St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Danish Railways run train services between Aarhus and Gilleleje. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Aarhus and Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Aarhus (AAR) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Aarhus to Gilleleje. We recommend that you take the train to København H. instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around DKK 380 ($51).

How do I get from Aarhus to Gilleleje

Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Gilleleje

Transport options from Aarhus to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 45m
DKK 1,255($170)
4 times a day258km (160 miles)
Train
3h 55m
DKK 380($51)
hourly387km (240 miles)
Car and Ferry
3h 30m
DKK 1,005($135)
once daily236km (146 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