How to travel from Sønderborg to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Sønderborg and Gilleleje is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Sønderborg to Gilleleje 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 GillelejeSønderborg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Sonderborg (SGD) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St..

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 790($105)
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Train

Take the train to Fredericia St. and then to København H.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 460($62)

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Drive

Drive to Gilleleje.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance374km (233 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sønderborg and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Sønderborg to Gilleleje by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 460 ($62) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 790 ($105).

The distance between Sønderborg and Gilleleje is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Sønderborg and Gilleleje by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sønderborg to Gilleleje is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx DKK 790 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Sønderborg and Gilleleje, 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 Sønderborg and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sønderborg to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fredericia St., København H and Hillerød St.. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Sønderborg and Gilleleje. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Sønderborg and Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sonderborg (SGD) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sønderborg to Gilleleje. We recommend that you fly from Sonderborg (SGD) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Sønderborg and Gilleleje. The distance is around 374km (233 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 Sønderborg to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 460 ($62).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sønderborg and Gilleleje

Transport options from Sønderborg to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
DKK 790($105)
5 times a week275km (171 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
DKK 460($62)
every 3 hours415km (258 miles)
Train via Odense St.5h 30m
DKK 470($63)
once daily422km (262 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
DKK 400($54)
on demand374km (233 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