How to travel from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen 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 SkagenNykøbing Falster if you're planning a return trip.

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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 Skagen St..

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 790($105)
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Train

Take the train to Ringsted St. then Aalborg St. and then to Skagen St..

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 490($66)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station then Aalborg and then to Frederikshavn St..

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 340($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Skagen.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance523km (325 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 340 ($46) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 790 ($105).

The distance between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (210 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Nykøbing Falster and Skagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx DKK 790 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 340 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ringsted St. and Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 7hrs, 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 Nykøbing Falster and Skagen. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station, Aalborg and Frederikshavn St.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Nykøbing Falster and Skagen. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

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 Nykøbing Falster and Skagen. The distance is around 523km (325 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around DKK 490 ($66).

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Transport options from Nykøbing Falster to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 30m
DKK 790($105)
hourly516km (320 miles)
Train
7hrs
DKK 490($66)
hourly607km (377 miles)
Bus
9h 20m
DKK 340($46)
twice a week663km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
DKK 565($76)
on demand523km (325 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