How to travel from Roskilde to Hirtshals, Denmark

The distance between Roskilde and Hirtshals is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Roskilde to Hirtshals by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St..

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 705($95)
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Train

Take the train to Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 410($55)
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Drive

Drive to Hirtshals.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roskilde and Hirtshals

There are several options for getting from Roskilde to Hirtshals by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 410 ($55) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 705 ($95).

The distance between Roskilde and Hirtshals is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Roskilde and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roskilde to Hirtshals is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 705 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Roskilde and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 410 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Roskilde and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Roskilde to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H, Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Roskilde and Hirtshals. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Roskilde and Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Roskilde to Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St. and then to Hirtshals St.. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Roskilde and Hirtshals. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roskilde to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 410 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Roskilde and Hirtshals

Transport options from Roskilde to Hirtshals
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 35m
DKK 705($95)
hourly343km (213 miles)
Train
5h 35m
DKK 410($55)
4 times a day499km (310 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
DKK 485($65)
on demand447km (278 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