How to travel from Hirtshals to Elsinore, Denmark

The distance between Hirtshals and Elsinore is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ElsinoreHirtshals if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St..

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 715($95)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then København H and then to Helsingør St..

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 530($71)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg Busterminal then Copenhagen central train station and then to Helsingør.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 280($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Frederkishavn then take a ferry to Gothenburg then drive to Elsinore.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 470($63)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirtshals and Elsinore

There are several options for getting from Hirtshals to Elsinore by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 280 ($38) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 715 ($95).

The distance between Hirtshals and Elsinore is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Hirtshals and Elsinore by train.

The quickest way to get from Hirtshals to Elsinore is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 715 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirtshals and Elsinore 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 Hirtshals and Elsinore. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirtshals to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St., Aarhus H and København H. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

North Jutland Transport Company and Danish Railways run train services between Hirtshals and Elsinore. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 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 Hirtshals and Elsinore. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hirtshals to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Løkken Busterminal, Aalborg Busterminal and Copenhagen central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

North Jutland Transport Company and FlixBus run regular bus services between Hirtshals and Elsinore. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 20m 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 Elsinore. We recommend that you take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Elsinore is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Elsinore. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Hirtshals to Elsinore. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then København H and then to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 6h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirtshals to Elsinore is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 530 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hirtshals and Elsinore

Transport options from Hirtshals to Elsinore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 55m
DKK 715($95)
every 3 hours357km (222 miles)
Train
6h 20m
DKK 530($71)
every 3 hours574km (356 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
DKK 280($38)
once daily565km (351 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 10m
DKK 470($63)
4 times a day514km (319 miles)

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Airports near Elsinore

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Elsinore
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Elsinore
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Elsinore