How to travel from Elsinore to Tønder, Denmark

The distance between Elsinore and Tønder is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to København H then Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 340($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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plane
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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Niebüll.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,765($505)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station then Haderslev Busstation and then to Tønder Busstation.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 240($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tønder.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Elsinore and Tønder

There are several options for getting from Elsinore to Tønder by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 240 ($32) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 380 ($51).

The distance between Elsinore and Tønder is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Elsinore and Tønder by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Elsinore to Tønder is to drive which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 380 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Elsinore and Tønder, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 240 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Elsinore and Tønder. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Elsinore to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Elsinore and Tønder. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Elsinore and Tønder. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Elsinore to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station and Haderslev Busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Elsinore and Tønder. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Elsinore to Tønder. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Niebüll. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Tønder is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tønder. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Elsinore and Tønder. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Elsinore to Tønder is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around DKK 340 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Elsinore and Tønder

Transport options from Elsinore to Tønder
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 50m
DKK 340($46)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 25m
DKK 3,765($505)
every 3 hours569km (353 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
DKK 240($32)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
DKK 380($51)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Tønder

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tønder
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tønder
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Tønder