How to travel from Copenhagen to Randers, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Randers is around 205km (127 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Randers 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 Aarhus (AAR) then take the bus to Randers Busterminal.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 760($100)
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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H and then to Randers St..

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 385($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Randers FlixBus stop .

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
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Drive

Drive to Randers.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance333km (207 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Randers

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Randers by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 760 ($100).

The distance between Copenhagen and Randers is around 205km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 178km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Copenhagen and Randers by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Randers is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 760 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Randers, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 155 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Randers. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Randers. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Danish Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Randers. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Randers. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Randers with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Randers. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m 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 Randers. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Randers St.. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Randers is Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Randers. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Randers. The distance is around 333km (207 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Randers is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around DKK 385 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Randers

Transport options from Copenhagen to Randers
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
1h 55m
DKK 760($100)
every 4 hours205km (127 miles)
Plane and Train2h 40m
DKK 720($95)
hourly332km (206 miles)
Train
3h 25m
DKK 385($52)
hourly384km (238 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
DKK 155($21)
once daily348km (216 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
DKK 355($48)
on demand333km (207 miles)

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Airports near Randers

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

AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Randers
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Randers
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Randers