How to travel from Gilleleje to Tønder, Denmark

The distance between Gilleleje and Tønder is around 366km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gilleleje 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 TønderGilleleje if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 335($45)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station then Haderslev Busstation and then to Tønder Busstation.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 280($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Tønder.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance366km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gilleleje and Tønder

There are several options for getting from Gilleleje to Tønder by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 280 ($38) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 395 ($53).

The distance between Gilleleje and Tønder is around 366km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Gilleleje and Tønder by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gilleleje to Tønder is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx DKK 395 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Gilleleje and Tønder, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 280 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gilleleje and Tønder. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gilleleje to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hillerød St., København H and Bramming St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Gilleleje and Tønder. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Gilleleje and Tønder. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gilleleje to Tønder. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Græsted Syd St., Helsingør St., Copenhagen central train station and Haderslev Busstation. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Gilleleje and Tønder. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gilleleje to Tønder. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming St. and then to Toender Nord st. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Gilleleje and Tønder. The distance is around 366km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gilleleje to Tønder is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 335 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gilleleje and Tønder

Transport options from Gilleleje to Tønder
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 20m
DKK 335($45)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
DKK 280($38)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
DKK 395($53)
on demand366km (227 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