The distance between Aarhus and Hirtshals is around 186km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Aarhus to Hirtshals by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Hirtshals → Aarhus if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..
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Take the bus to Aalborg then Løkken Busterminal and then to Hirtshals St..
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There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Hirtshals by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 120 ($16) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 200 ($27).
The distance between Aarhus and Hirtshals is around 186km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Aarhus and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Hirtshals is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx DKK 200 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 120 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.
Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Aarhus and Hirtshals. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aarhus and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg and Løkken Busterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Aarhus and Hirtshals. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aarhus to Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St.. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Hirtshals is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Aarhus and Hirtshals. The distance is around 186km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 150 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | DKK 150($20) | hourly | 203km (126 miles) |
Train via Aalborg St. | 2h 45m | DKK 150($20) | every 3 hours | 203km (126 miles) |
Bus | 3h 35m | DKK 120($16) | once daily | 208km (129 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | DKK 200($27) | on demand | 186km (115 miles) |
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The following major airports near Hirtshals offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.