How to travel from Roskilde to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Roskilde and Skagen is around 401km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St..

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 675($90)
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Train via Odense St.

Take the train to Odense St., Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Skagen St..

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 505($68)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Skagen.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Roskilde and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Roskilde to Skagen by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 460 ($62) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 675 ($90).

The distance between Roskilde and Skagen is around 401km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Roskilde and Skagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Roskilde to Skagen is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 675 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Roskilde and Skagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 460 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Roskilde and Skagen. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Roskilde to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H and Aalborg St.. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Roskilde and Skagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Skagen. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Roskilde to Skagen. We recommend that you fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Skagen is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Skagen. 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 Skagen. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Roskilde to Skagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 460 ($62).

How do I get from Roskilde to Skagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Roskilde and Skagen

Transport options from Roskilde to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 40m
DKK 675($90)
hourly401km (249 miles)
Train via Odense St. + 1 similar
6h 15m
DKK 505($68)
hourly557km (346 miles)
Train6h 15m
DKK 460($62)
every 20 mins557km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
DKK 530($71)
on demand487km (303 miles)

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Airports near Skagen

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skagen
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Skagen
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Skagen