How to travel from Elsinore to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Elsinore and Skagen is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out SkagenElsinore if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St..

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 690($95)
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Train

Take the train to København H, Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Skagen St..

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 550($74)
Operated by

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to København H and then to Göteborg Centralstation then take a ferry to Frederkishavn.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 500($67)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 455($61)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elsinore and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Elsinore to Skagen by train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around DKK 455 ($61) and will take around 8h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 690 ($95).

The distance between Elsinore and Skagen is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Elsinore and Skagen by train.

The quickest way to get from Elsinore to Skagen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx DKK 690 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Elsinore and Skagen is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around DKK 455 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elsinore and Skagen. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elsinore to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Aarhus H and Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Elsinore and Skagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Elsinore and Skagen. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elsinore to Skagen. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Elsinore to Skagen. We recommend that you take the train to København H, Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Skagen St.. instead which will take 7hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elsinore to Skagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around DKK 550 ($74).

How do I get from Elsinore to Skagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Elsinore and Skagen

Transport options from Elsinore to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 60m
DKK 690($95)
hourly416km (259 miles)
Train
7hrs
DKK 550($74)
hourly633km (393 miles)
Train and Ferry
9h 10m
DKK 500($67)
4 times a day508km (316 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 5m
DKK 455($61)
4 times a day507km (315 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