How to travel from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals, Denmark

The distance between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals 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 HirtshalsRingkøbing if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Holstebro St., Langå St. then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 120($16)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Herning Station Bus then Aalborg Busterminal and then to Løkken Busterminal.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 45($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hirtshals.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals

There are several options for getting from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 45 ($6) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 265 ($36).

The distance between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Ringkøbing and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx DKK 265 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 45 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Holstebro St., Struer St., Langå St., Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Midttrafik, Arriva DK, Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Ringkøbing and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Herning Station Bus, Aalborg Busterminal and Løkken Busterminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Midttrafik, Thinggaard Express and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Ringkøbing and Hirtshals. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to Holstebro St., Langå St. then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St.. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Ringkøbing and Hirtshals. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 120 ($16).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ringkøbing and Hirtshals

Transport options from Ringkøbing to Hirtshals
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
DKK 120($16)
hourly321km (200 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
DKK 45($6)
once daily263km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
DKK 265($36)
on demand246km (153 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