How to travel from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands, Denmark

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.

3 routes found

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 IslandsCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,985($265)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 1 others
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Aalborg and then to Frederikshavn St. then take a ferry to Tórshavn.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,880($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Hirtshals then take a ferry to Tórshavn.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,860($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Faroe Islands

Transport options from Copenhagen to Faroe Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
DKK 1,985($265)
every 2 hours1,356km (843 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 14h
DKK 1,880($255)
once a week1,630km (1,013 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 12h
DKK 1,860($250)
once a week1,566km (973 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Copenhagen and Faroe Islands

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Airports near Faroe Islands

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,119km (695 miles) from Faroe Islands
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1,154km (717 miles) from Faroe Islands