How to travel from Esbjerg to Hjørring, Denmark

The distance between Esbjerg and Hjørring is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Esbjerg to Hjørring 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 HjørringEsbjerg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 340($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station then Aalborg and then to Banegraven.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 195($26)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hjørring.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esbjerg and Hjørring

There are several options for getting from Esbjerg to Hjørring by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 195 ($26) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 355 ($48).

The distance between Esbjerg and Hjørring is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (149 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Esbjerg and Hjørring by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esbjerg to Hjørring is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx DKK 355 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Esbjerg and Hjørring, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 195 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esbjerg and Hjørring. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Esbjerg to Hjørring. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H and Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Esbjerg and Hjørring. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Esbjerg and Hjørring. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Esbjerg to Hjørring. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station and Aalborg. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Esbjerg and Hjørring. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esbjerg to Hjørring. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St.. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Hjørring is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Hjørring. 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

Yes it is possible to drive from Esbjerg and Hjørring. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esbjerg to Hjørring is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 340 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esbjerg and Hjørring

Transport options from Esbjerg to Hjørring
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
DKK 340($46)
hourly381km (237 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
DKK 195($26)
5 times a week358km (222 miles)
Drive
3hrs
DKK 355($48)
on demand327km (203 miles)

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Airports near Hjørring

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Hjørring
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Hjørring
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Hjørring