The distance between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands is around 1,356km (843 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands by plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Faroe Islands → Copenhagen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE).
Take the bus to Aalborg and then to Frederikshavn St. then take a ferry to Tórshavn.
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Drive to Hirtshals then take a ferry to Tórshavn.
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There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands by plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around DKK 1,860 ($250) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,985 ($265).
The distance between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands is around 1,356km (843 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,325km (824 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Faroe Islands by plane.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 1,985 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around DKK 1,860 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 2h 35m.
Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Faroe Islands. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Sorvagur (FAE). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Scandinavian Airlines and Atlantic Airways fly between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Sorvagur (FAE). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Sorvagur (FAE).
The closest major airport to Faroe Islands is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 1,985 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 35m | DKK 1,985($265) | every 2 hours | 1,356km (843 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 14h | DKK 1,880($255) | once a week | 1,630km (1,013 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 12h | DKK 1,860($250) | once a week | 1,566km (973 miles) |
Atlantic Airways
Smyril Line
North Jutland Transport Company
The following major airports near Faroe Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.