How to travel from Hirtshals to Aalborg, Denmark

The distance between Hirtshals and Aalborg is around 64km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hirtshals to Aalborg by train, bus, 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 Aalborg Vestby St..

  • Duration1hr
  • Departshourly
Operated by

North Jutland Transport Company

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Bus

Take the bus to Løkken Busterminal and then to Vesterbro.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 45($6)
Operated by

North Jutland Transport Company

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Aalborg.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,485($200)
Operated by

Toft Poulsen Ole

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Drive

Drive to Aalborg.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance67km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirtshals and Aalborg

There are several options for getting from Hirtshals to Aalborg by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,485 ($200).

The distance between Hirtshals and Aalborg is around 64km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Hirtshals and Aalborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirtshals to Aalborg is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx DKK 1,485 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirtshals and Aalborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hirtshals and Aalborg. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hirtshals and Aalborg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1hr.

North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Hirtshals and Aalborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1hr, 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 Hirtshals and Aalborg. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirtshals to Aalborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Løkken Busterminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Hirtshals and Aalborg. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hirtshals to Aalborg. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg Vestby St.. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Aalborg is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Aalborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) 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 Hirtshals and Aalborg. The distance is around 67km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirtshals to Aalborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirtshals and Aalborg

Transport options from Hirtshals to Aalborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1hr
hourly64km (40 miles)
Bus
2h 5m
DKK 45($6)
twice daily88km (55 miles)
Taxi
40min
DKK 1,485($200)
on demand67km (42 miles)
Drive
40min
DKK 74($10)
on demand67km (42 miles)

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Airports near Aalborg

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Aalborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Aalborg
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Aalborg