How to travel from Roskilde to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Roskilde and Gilleleje is around 65km (40 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 59min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Roskilde to Gilleleje by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to København H then Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St..

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hillerød St. and then to Helsinge St..

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 89($12)
Operated by

Movia

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Gilleleje.

  • Duration59min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,485($200)
Operated by

Taxivognmand Torben Abel

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Drive

Drive to Gilleleje.

  • Duration59min
  • Distance65km (40 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roskilde and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Roskilde to Gilleleje by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 89 ($12) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,485 ($200).

The distance between Roskilde and Gilleleje is around 65km (40 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Roskilde and Gilleleje by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 59min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roskilde to Gilleleje is to take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx DKK 1,485 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Roskilde and Gilleleje, 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 Roskilde and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Roskilde to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H and Hillerød St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Lokaltog run train services between Roskilde and Gilleleje. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Roskilde and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Roskilde to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hillerød St. and Helsinge St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Movia run regular bus services between Roskilde and Gilleleje. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Roskilde to Gilleleje. We recommend that you take the train to København H then Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Gilleleje is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) 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 Roskilde and Gilleleje. The distance is around 65km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 59min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roskilde to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 155 ($21).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Roskilde and Gilleleje

Transport options from Roskilde to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
DKK 155($21)
hourly92km (57 miles)
Train via Helsingør St.2hrs
DKK 110($15)
hourly99km (62 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
DKK 89($12)
hourly88km (55 miles)
Taxi
59min
DKK 1,485($200)
on demand65km (40 miles)
Drive
59min
DKK 74($10)
on demand65km (40 miles)

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Airports near Gilleleje

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Gilleleje
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
106km (66 miles) from Gilleleje
AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
184km (114 miles) from Gilleleje