How to travel from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg 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 SønderborgFrederikshavn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Lindholm St., Fly

Take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Sonderborg (SGD).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,820($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St..

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 425($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg Busterminal then Kolding bus station and then to Sønderborg Busstation.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 210($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 210 ($28) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,820 ($245).

The distance between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Frederikshavn and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx DKK 1,820 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 210 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St., Aarhus H and Fredericia St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

North Jutland Transport Company and Danish Railways run train services between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Frederikshavn and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg Busterminal and Kolding bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

North Jutland Transport Company, FlixBus, Sydtrafik and Comati PSG run regular bus services between Frederikshavn and Sønderborg. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St.. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Sønderborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Frederikshavn and Sønderborg. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around DKK 425 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frederikshavn and Sønderborg

Transport options from Frederikshavn to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lindholm St., Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
DKK 1,820($245)
twice daily521km (324 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
DKK 990($135)
every 3 hours684km (425 miles)
Train
5h 30m
DKK 425($57)
every 3 hours465km (289 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
DKK 210($28)
twice daily384km (239 miles)
Bus via Aalborg Busterminal6h 55m
DKK 765($105)
twice a week390km (242 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
DKK 395($53)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Sønderborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Sønderborg
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Sønderborg