How to travel from Copenhagen to Aalborg, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Aalborg is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Aalborg by train, bus 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 Aarhus H and then to Aalborg St..

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 445($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 185($25)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Aalborg.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Aalborg

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Aalborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 185 ($25) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 445 ($60).

The distance between Copenhagen and Aalborg is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Copenhagen and Aalborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Aalborg is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 445 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Aalborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Aalborg. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Aalborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Danish Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Aalborg. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Aalborg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Aalborg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 5hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Aalborg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Aalborg. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H and then to Aalborg St.. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Aalborg is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Aalborg. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Aalborg. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Aalborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 445 ($60).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Aalborg

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Aalborg

Transport options from Copenhagen to Aalborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
DKK 445($60)
every 30 mins463km (287 miles)
Bus
5hrs
DKK 185($25)
5 times a day428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
DKK 445($60)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Aalborg

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Aalborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Aalborg
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Aalborg