How to travel from Kolding to Hirtshals, Denmark

The distance between Kolding and Hirtshals is around 276km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kolding to Hirtshals 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 HirtshalsKolding if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 290($39)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St..

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 845($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg and then to Løkken Busterminal.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hirtshals.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance276km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kolding and Hirtshals

There are several options for getting from Kolding to Hirtshals by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 295 ($40).

The distance between Kolding and Hirtshals is around 276km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Kolding and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kolding to Hirtshals is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 295 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Kolding and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 155 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kolding and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kolding to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H, Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Kolding and Hirtshals. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Kolding and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

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

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kolding to Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St.. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Hirtshals is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals. 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 Kolding and Hirtshals. The distance is around 276km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kolding to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around DKK 290 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kolding and Hirtshals

Transport options from Kolding to Hirtshals
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
DKK 290($39)
every 3 hours330km (205 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 30m
DKK 845($115)
hourly542km (337 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
DKK 155($21)
once daily308km (191 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
DKK 295($40)
on demand276km (171 miles)

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Airports near Hirtshals

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Hirtshals
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Hirtshals