How to travel from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje, Denmark
The distance between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje is around 1,417km (881 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gilleleje → Faroe Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Sorvagur (FAE) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St..
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costDKK 1,925($260)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Hirtshals then take the train to Aalborg St. then Aarhus H and then to København H.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costDKK 1,990($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Hirtshals then drive to Frederkishavn then take a ferry to Gothenburg then drive to Gilleleje.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costDKK 1,925($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around DKK 1,730 ($235) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,925 ($260).
The distance between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje is around 1,417km (881 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,282km (796 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Faroe Islands and Gilleleje by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx DKK 1,925 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 1,730 ($235) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sorvagur (FAE) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sorvagur (FAE) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sorvagur (FAE) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sorvagur (FAE) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 3h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Faroe Islands to Gilleleje is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 1,925 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Faroe Islands and Gilleleje
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | DKK 1,925($260) | every 2 hours | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | DKK 1,990($270) | once a week | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 1 day 17h | DKK 1,730($235) | once a week | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 17h | DKK 1,925($260) | once a week | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Faroe Islands and Gilleleje
Train operators
Lokaltog
North Jutland Transport Company
Bus companies
Airlines
Atlantic Airways
Ferry operators
Smyril Line
Stena Line
Airports near Gilleleje
The following major airports near Gilleleje offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Gilleleje
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
- Distance
- 184km (114 miles) from Gilleleje