How to travel from Hirtshals to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Hirtshals and Skagen is around 49km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 43min.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Skagen St..

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 22($3)
Operated by

North Jutland Transport Company

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Skagen St..

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
Operated by

North Jutland Transport Company

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Skagen.

  • Duration43min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 965($130)
Operated by

Toft Poulsen Ole

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Drive

Drive to Skagen.

  • Duration43min
  • Distance49km (31 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hirtshals and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Hirtshals to Skagen by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 43min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 965 ($130).

The distance between Hirtshals and Skagen is around 49km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 40km (25 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Hirtshals and Skagen by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 43min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hirtshals to Skagen is to take a taxi which takes around 43min and will set you back approx DKK 965 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Hirtshals and Skagen, 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 Skagen. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hirtshals to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hjørring St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Hirtshals and Skagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Skagen. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hirtshals and Skagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 10m.

North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Hirtshals and Skagen. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 10m 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 Skagen. We recommend that you take the bus to Skagen St.. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Skagen is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Skagen. 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 Skagen. The distance is around 49km (31 miles) by road and it will take around 43min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hirtshals to Skagen is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 22 ($3).

How do I get from Hirtshals to Skagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Hirtshals and Skagen

Transport options from Hirtshals to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 10m
DKK 22($3)
every 4 hours57km (36 miles)
Train
1h 45m
hourly93km (58 miles)
Taxi
43min
DKK 965($130)
on demand49km (31 miles)
Drive
43min
DKK 59($8)
on demand49km (31 miles)

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Airports near Skagen

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skagen
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Skagen
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Skagen