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.
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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Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St..
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Take the train to Aarhus H then Lindholm St. and then to Skagen St..
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Drive to Gothenburg then take a ferry to Frederkishavn then drive to Skagen.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 3h 15m | DKK 630($85) | every 30 mins | 371km (230 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | DKK 445($60) | hourly | 586km (364 miles) |
Train via Aarhus H | 6h 30m | DKK 445($60) | every 30 mins | 586km (364 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 25m | DKK 385($52) | 4 times a day | 447km (278 miles) |
DAT Danish Air Transport
Norwegian Air International
Stena Line
North Jutland Transport Company
The following major airports near Skagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.