How to travel from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FrederikshavnCopenhagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Frederikshavn St..

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 630($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Frederikshavn St..

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 445($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg and then to Havnepladsen.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 210($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation then take a ferry to Frederkishavn.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 325($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Gothenburg then take a ferry to Frederkishavn.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 350($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 210 ($28) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 630 ($85).

The distance between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Frederikshavn by train.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 630 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 210 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H and Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Frederikshavn. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Frederikshavn. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6hrs 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 Frederikshavn. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Frederikshavn St.. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Frederikshavn is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Frederikshavn. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Frederikshavn St.. instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 445 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Frederikshavn

Transport options from Copenhagen to Frederikshavn
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
DKK 630($85)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Plane and Ferry5h 10m
DKK 1,270($170)
4 times a day355km (221 miles)
Train
5h 35m
DKK 445($60)
hourly547km (340 miles)
Bus
6hrs
DKK 210($28)
every 20 mins493km (306 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 25m
DKK 325($44)
4 times a day413km (257 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 50m
DKK 350($47)
4 times a day407km (253 miles)

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Airports near Frederikshavn

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Frederikshavn
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
207km (128 miles) from Frederikshavn
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Frederikshavn