How to travel from Copenhagen to Herning, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Herning is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Herning by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Karup (KRP) then take the bus to Østergade/Kongrescentret.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,055($140)
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Train

Take the train to Vejle St. and then to Herning St..

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 225($30)
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Bus

Take the bus to Herning FlixBus stop.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 140($19)
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Drive

Drive to Herning.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Herning

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Herning by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 140 ($19) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,055 ($140).

The distance between Copenhagen and Herning is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 230km (143 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Copenhagen and Herning by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Herning is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx DKK 1,055 ($140).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Herning. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Herning. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vejle St.. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Copenhagen and Herning. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Herning. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Herning with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Herning. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 35m 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 Herning. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Karup (KRP) then take the bus to Østergade/Kongrescentret. instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Herning is Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Herning. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Herning. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Herning is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around DKK 225 ($30).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Herning

Transport options from Copenhagen to Herning
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
1h 60m
DKK 1,055($140)
every 30 mins275km (171 miles)
Plane and Train2h 50m
DKK 1,560($210)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Train
2h 55m
DKK 225($30)
every 30 mins314km (195 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
DKK 140($19)
every 20 mins313km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
DKK 325($44)
on demand305km (190 miles)

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Airports near Herning

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

KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Herning
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Herning
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Herning