How to travel from Hjørring to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Hjørring and Sønderborg is around 354km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Hjørring to Sønderborg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Lindholm St., Fly

Take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Sonderborg (SGD).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,820($245)
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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St., Aarhus H then Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St..

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 425($57)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg Busterminal then Kolding bus station and then to Sønderborg Busstation.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 210($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance354km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hjørring and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Hjørring to Sønderborg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 210 ($28) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,820 ($245).

The distance between Hjørring and Sønderborg is around 354km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Hjørring and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hjørring to Sønderborg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,820 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Hjørring and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 210 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hjørring and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hjørring to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St., Aarhus H and Fredericia St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

North Jutland Transport Company and Danish Railways run train services between Hjørring and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Hjørring and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hjørring to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg Busterminal and Kolding bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

North Jutland Transport Company, FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Hjørring and Sønderborg. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hjørring to Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to Lindholm St. then fly from Aalborg (AAL) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St.. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Sønderborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) 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 Hjørring and Sønderborg. The distance is around 354km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hjørring to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around DKK 425 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hjørring and Sønderborg

Transport options from Hjørring to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lindholm St., Fly + 1 similar
2h 25m
DKK 1,820($245)
twice daily485km (301 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
DKK 990($135)
every 3 hours647km (402 miles)
Train
4h 55m
DKK 425($57)
every 3 hours428km (266 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
DKK 210($28)
twice daily385km (239 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
DKK 380($51)
on demand354km (220 miles)

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Airports near Sønderborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Sønderborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Sønderborg
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Sønderborg