How to travel from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg, Denmark

The distance between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg is around 238km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Esbjerg St. then Lunderskov St. and then to Sønderborg St..

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 215($29)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Herning Station Bus then Vejle St. and then to Sønderborg Busstation.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 180($24)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Sønderborg.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance238km (148 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg

There are several options for getting from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 180 ($24) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 260 ($35).

The distance between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg is around 238km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 163km (101 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Ringkøbing and Sønderborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 260 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 180 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Skjern St., Esbjerg St. and Lunderskov St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Arriva DK and Danish Railways run train services between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Sønderborg. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Herning Station Bus and Vejle St.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Midttrafik, Danish Railways, FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Ringkøbing and Sønderborg. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs 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 Sønderborg. We recommend that you take the train to Esbjerg St. then Lunderskov St. and then to Sønderborg St.. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Ringkøbing and Sønderborg. The distance is around 238km (148 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around DKK 215 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ringkøbing and Sønderborg

Transport options from Ringkøbing to Sønderborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
DKK 215($29)
every 3 hours241km (150 miles)
Bus
5hrs
DKK 180($24)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
DKK 260($35)
on demand238km (148 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