How to travel from Randers to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Randers and Sønderborg is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 365($49)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aarhus Rutebilstation then Vejle Busterminal and then to Sønderborg Busstation.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 150($20)
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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Randers and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Randers to Sønderborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 89 ($12) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 240 ($32).

The distance between Randers and Sønderborg is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 170km (106 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Randers and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Randers to Sønderborg is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx DKK 240 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Randers and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 89 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Randers and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Randers to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H and Fredericia St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Danish Railways run train services between Randers and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Randers and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Randers to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aarhus Rutebilstation and Vejle Busterminal. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Midttrafik, FlixBus, Comati PSG and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Randers and Sønderborg. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Randers to Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H then Fredericia St. and then to Sønderborg St.. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Randers and Sønderborg. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Randers to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 365 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Randers and Sønderborg

Transport options from Randers to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
DKK 365($49)
every 3 hours301km (187 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 10m
DKK 150($20)
5 times a day239km (149 miles)
Bus via Silkeborg Trafikterminal5h 30m
DKK 89($12)
every 3 hours266km (165 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
DKK 240($32)
on demand222km (138 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