How to travel from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands, Denmark
The distance between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands is around 1,417km (881 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Faroe Islands → Gilleleje if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Hillerød St. and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costDKK 1,925($260)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hirtshals St. then take a ferry to Tórshavn.
- Duration1 day 15h
- 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.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Gothenburg then take a ferry to Frederkishavn then drive to Hirtshals then take a ferry to Tórshavn.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costDKK 1,925($260)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around DKK 1,730 ($235) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,925 ($260).
The distance between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands 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 45m to get from Gilleleje and Faroe Islands by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx DKK 1,925 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry 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 Gilleleje and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hillerød St. and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hillerød St. and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hillerød St. and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Faroe Islands is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands. Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Gilleleje to Faroe Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Hillerød St. and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Sorvagur (FAE). instead which will take 3h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gilleleje to Faroe Islands is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 1,925 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gilleleje and Faroe Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | DKK 1,925($260) | every 2 hours | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 15h | DKK 1,990($270) | once a week | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 1 day 16h | DKK 1,730($235) | once a week | 1,639km (1,019 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 16h | DKK 1,925($260) | once a week | 1,612km (1,002 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gilleleje and Faroe Islands
Train operators
Lokaltog
North Jutland Transport Company
Bus companies
Airlines
Atlantic Airways
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Smyril Line
Airports near Faroe Islands
The following major airports near Faroe Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
- Distance
- 1,098km (682 miles) from Faroe Islands
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
- Distance
- 1,119km (695 miles) from Faroe Islands
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
- Distance
- 1,154km (717 miles) from Faroe Islands