How to travel from Copenhagen to Hirtshals, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Hirtshals is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out HirtshalsCopenhagen 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 Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St..

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 630($85)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 445($60)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aalborg then take the train to Hirtshals St..

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 185($25)
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Drive

Drive to Hirtshals.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance479km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Hirtshals

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Hirtshals by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around DKK 185 ($25) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 630 ($85).

The distance between Copenhagen and Hirtshals is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Copenhagen and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Hirtshals is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 630 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around DKK 185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H, Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Copenhagen and Hirtshals. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Hirtshals. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St.. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Hirtshals. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St.. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Hirtshals. The distance is around 479km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 445 ($60).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Hirtshals

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Hirtshals

Transport options from Copenhagen to Hirtshals
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 10m
DKK 630($85)
hourly312km (194 miles)
Train
5h 20m
DKK 445($60)
hourly528km (328 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 10m
DKK 185($25)
every 20 mins493km (306 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
DKK 515($69)
on demand479km (298 miles)

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Airports near Hirtshals

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Hirtshals
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Hirtshals