How to travel from Copenhagen to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Skagen is around 371km (230 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Skagen by train, car, ferry 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 Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 630($85)
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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H then Lindholm St. and then to Skagen St..

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 445($60)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Gothenburg then take a ferry to Frederkishavn then drive to Skagen.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 385($52)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Skagen by train, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around DKK 385 ($52) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 630 ($85).

The distance between Copenhagen and Skagen is around 371km (230 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 257km (160 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Copenhagen and Skagen by train.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Skagen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx DKK 630 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Skagen is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around DKK 385 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Skagen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H and Lindholm St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Copenhagen and Skagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6hrs, 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 Skagen. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Skagen. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Skagen is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Skagen. 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 Skagen. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H then Lindholm St. and then to Skagen St.. instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Skagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around DKK 445 ($60).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Skagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Skagen

Transport options from Copenhagen to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 15m
DKK 630($85)
every 30 mins371km (230 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
DKK 445($60)
hourly586km (364 miles)
Train via Aarhus H6h 30m
DKK 445($60)
every 30 mins586km (364 miles)
Car and Ferry
7h 25m
DKK 385($52)
4 times a day447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Skagen

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skagen
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Skagen
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Skagen