How to travel from Gilleleje to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Gilleleje and Copenhagen is around 61km (38 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gilleleje to Copenhagen by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Vesterport St..

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 74($10)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Copenhagen.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,335($180)
Operated by

Møller Eric

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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gilleleje and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Gilleleje to Copenhagen by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 74 ($10) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,335 ($180).

The distance between Gilleleje and Copenhagen is around 61km (38 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 51km (32 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Gilleleje and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gilleleje to Copenhagen is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx DKK 1,335 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Gilleleje and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 74 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gilleleje and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gilleleje to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hillerød St.. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Lokaltog and Danish Railways run train services between Gilleleje and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Gilleleje and Copenhagen. We recommend that you take a taxi to Copenhagen. instead which will take 50min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gilleleje to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Vesterport St.. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Gilleleje and Copenhagen. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gilleleje to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 74 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gilleleje and Copenhagen

Transport options from Gilleleje to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
DKK 74($10)
every 30 mins61km (38 miles)
Train via Helsingør St.1h 30m
DKK 82($11)
every 30 mins68km (42 miles)
Taxi
50min
DKK 1,335($180)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
50min
DKK 67($9)
on demand63km (39 miles)

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Airports near Copenhagen

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Copenhagen
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Copenhagen