How to travel from Ribe to Tønder, Denmark

The distance between Ribe and Tønder is around 46km (29 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 45min.

4 routes found

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

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train
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Train

Take the train to Toender Nord st.

  • Duration49min
  • Departshourly
Operated by

Arriva DK

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Tønder Nord St..

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Arriva DK

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tønder.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,115($150)
Operated by

Hansen Jens Peter

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car
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Drive

Drive to Tønder.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance47km (29 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ribe and Tønder

There are several options for getting from Ribe to Tønder by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 49min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 45min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,115 ($150).

The distance between Ribe and Tønder is around 46km (29 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)

It takes around 49min to get from Ribe and Tønder by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ribe to Tønder is to take a taxi which takes around 45min and will set you back approx DKK 1,115 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Ribe and Tønder, 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 Ribe and Tønder. It typically takes around 49min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Ribe and Tønder with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 49min.

Arriva DK run train services between Ribe and Tønder. Trains depart hourly and will take around 49min, 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 Ribe and Tønder. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Ribe and Tønder with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 10m.

Arriva DK run regular bus services between Ribe and Tønder. Buses run once daily 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 Ribe to Tønder. We recommend that you take the train to Toender Nord st. instead which will take 49min.

The closest major airport to Tønder is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Tønder. Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Ribe and Tønder. The distance is around 47km (29 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ribe to Tønder is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Ribe to Tønder

Compare travel optionsbetween Ribe and Tønder

Transport options from Ribe to Tønder
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
49min
hourly46km (29 miles)
Bus
1h 10m
once daily58km (36 miles)
Taxi
45min
DKK 1,115($150)
on demand47km (29 miles)
Drive
45min
DKK 52($7)
on demand47km (29 miles)

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Airports near Tønder

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Tønder
EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Tønder
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Tønder