How to travel from Copenhagen to Grenå, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Grenå is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Grenå by train, tram, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Tram

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aarhus (AAR) then take a tram to Grenaa.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 760($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aarhus C FlixBus stop.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 140($19)
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Train and Tram

Take the train to Aarhus H then take a tram to Grenaa.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 295($40)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Halmstad then take a ferry to Grenå.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 200($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Grenå

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Grenå by train, tram, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 140 ($19) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a tram and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 760 ($100).

The distance between Copenhagen and Grenå is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Copenhagen and Grenå by train and tram.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Grenå is to fly and then take a tram which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 760 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Grenå is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 140 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Copenhagen and Grenå. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aarhus (AAR) then take a tram to Grenaa. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Grenå. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Grenå. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aarhus C FlixBus stop and Rønde Busterminal. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Grenå. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5h 10m 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 Grenå. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aarhus (AAR) then take a tram to Grenaa. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Grenå is Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Grenå. 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 Grenå. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H then take a tram to Grenaa. instead which will take 3h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Grenå is to take the train and then take a tram which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around DKK 295 ($40).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Grenå

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Grenå

Transport options from Copenhagen to Grenå
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Tram
1h 25m
DKK 760($100)
every 4 hours188km (117 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
DKK 140($19)
every 3 hours377km (234 miles)
Train and Tram
3h 60m
DKK 295($40)
hourly392km (244 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 40m
DKK 200($27)
once daily306km (190 miles)

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Airports near Grenå

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

AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Grenå
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
130km (81 miles) from Grenå
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Grenå