How to travel from Esbjerg to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Esbjerg and Gilleleje is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Esbjerg to Gilleleje 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 GillelejeEsbjerg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to København H.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 380($51)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Roskilde St. then take the bus to Hillerød St..

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 350($47)
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Drive

Drive to Gilleleje.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esbjerg and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Esbjerg to Gilleleje by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around DKK 350 ($47) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 380 ($51).

The distance between Esbjerg and Gilleleje is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Esbjerg and Gilleleje by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esbjerg to Gilleleje is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx DKK 380 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Esbjerg and Gilleleje, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 350 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esbjerg and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Esbjerg to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hillerød St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Danish Railways run train services between Esbjerg and Gilleleje. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Esbjerg and Gilleleje. We recommend that you drive to Gilleleje. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esbjerg to Gilleleje. We recommend that you take the train to København H. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Gilleleje is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) 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 Esbjerg and Gilleleje. The distance is around 348km (216 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 Esbjerg to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 380 ($51).

How do I get from Esbjerg to Gilleleje

Compare travel optionsbetween Esbjerg and Gilleleje

Transport options from Esbjerg to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
DKK 380($51)
hourly361km (225 miles)
Train via Roskilde St.4h 45m
DKK 370($50)
hourly368km (229 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 10m
DKK 350($47)
hourly357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
DKK 380($51)
on demand348km (216 miles)

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Airports near Gilleleje

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gilleleje
AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Gilleleje