The distance between Esbjerg and Aalborg is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Esbjerg to Aalborg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aalborg → Esbjerg if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Aalborg St..
Take the bus to Kolding bus station and then to Aalborg.
There are several options for getting from Esbjerg to Aalborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 185 ($25) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 295 ($40).
The distance between Esbjerg and Aalborg is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Esbjerg and Aalborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Esbjerg to Aalborg is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 295 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Esbjerg and Aalborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 185 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Esbjerg and Aalborg. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Esbjerg to Aalborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fredericia St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Danish Railways run train services between Esbjerg and Aalborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Esbjerg and Aalborg. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Esbjerg to Aalborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Esbjerg and Aalborg. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esbjerg to Aalborg. We recommend that you take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Aalborg St.. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Aalborg is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Aalborg. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Esbjerg and Aalborg. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esbjerg to Aalborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 385 ($52).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | DKK 385($52) | hourly | 334km (207 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | DKK 185($25) | 5 times a week | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | DKK 295($40) | on demand | 275km (171 miles) |
The following major airports near Aalborg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.