How to travel from Elsinore to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Elsinore and Sønderborg is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Elsinore to Sønderborg 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sonderborg (SGD).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,055($140)
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Train

Take the train to København H then Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St..

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 470($63)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to København H then take the bus to Sønderborg Rutebilstation.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 255($34)
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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elsinore and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Elsinore to Sønderborg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around DKK 255 ($34) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,055 ($140).

The distance between Elsinore and Sønderborg is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 218km (135 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Elsinore and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elsinore to Sønderborg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx DKK 1,055 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Elsinore and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 255 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elsinore and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elsinore to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Fredericia St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Danish Railways run train services between Elsinore and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sonderborg (SGD). instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elsinore to Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sonderborg (SGD). instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Sønderborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Elsinore and Sønderborg. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elsinore to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around DKK 470 ($63).

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Transport options from Elsinore to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2hrs
DKK 1,055($140)
twice daily259km (161 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
DKK 470($63)
every 3 hours399km (248 miles)
Train via Roskilde St.4h 35m
DKK 470($63)
5 times a week400km (248 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 15m
DKK 255($34)
once daily381km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
DKK 395($53)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Sønderborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Sønderborg
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Sønderborg