How to travel from Skagen to Esbjerg, Denmark

The distance between Skagen and Esbjerg is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Skagen to Esbjerg by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St. then Fredericia St. and then to Esbjerg St..

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 385($52)
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Drive

Drive to Esbjerg.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skagen and Esbjerg

There are several options for getting from Skagen to Esbjerg by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 385 ($52) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 410 ($55).

The distance between Skagen and Esbjerg is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Skagen and Esbjerg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skagen to Esbjerg is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx DKK 410 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Skagen and Esbjerg, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 385 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skagen and Esbjerg. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skagen to Esbjerg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St. and Fredericia St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

North Jutland Transport Company and Danish Railways run train services between Skagen and Esbjerg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Skagen and Esbjerg. We recommend that you drive to Esbjerg. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skagen to Esbjerg. We recommend that you take the train to Aalborg St. then Fredericia St. and then to Esbjerg St.. instead which will take 5h 45m.

The closest major airport to Esbjerg is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) (EBJ) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Esbjerg. Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) and Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) 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 Skagen and Esbjerg. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skagen to Esbjerg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 385 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skagen and Esbjerg

Transport options from Skagen to Esbjerg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 45m
DKK 385($52)
hourly457km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
DKK 410($55)
on demand382km (237 miles)

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Airports near Esbjerg

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

EBJ
Esbjerg Airport (EBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Esbjerg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Esbjerg
KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
102km (63 miles) from Esbjerg