How to travel from Frederikshavn to Tønder, Denmark

The distance between Frederikshavn and Tønder is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Frederikshavn to Tønder 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 TønderFrederikshavn if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 325($44)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 225($30)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tønder.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance357km (222 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Frederikshavn and Tønder

There are several options for getting from Frederikshavn to Tønder by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 225 ($30) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 385 ($52).

The distance between Frederikshavn and Tønder is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Frederikshavn and Tønder by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Frederikshavn to Tønder is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 385 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Frederikshavn and Tønder, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Frederikshavn and Tønder. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Frederikshavn to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St., Aarhus H and Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

North Jutland Transport Company, Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Frederikshavn and Tønder. Trains depart hourly and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Tønder. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Frederikshavn to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg Busterminal, Kolding bus station and Haderslev Busstation. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

North Jutland Transport Company, FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Frederikshavn and Tønder. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m 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 Tønder. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st. instead which will take 6h 10m.

The closest major airport to Tønder is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tønder. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Tønder. The distance is around 357km (222 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Frederikshavn to Tønder is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 325 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Frederikshavn and Tønder

Transport options from Frederikshavn to Tønder
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 10m
DKK 325($44)
hourly464km (288 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
DKK 225($30)
twice daily392km (243 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
DKK 385($52)
on demand357km (222 miles)

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Airports near Tønder

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tønder
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tønder
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Tønder