How to travel from Tønder to Elsinore, Denmark

The distance between Tønder and Elsinore is around 334km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Hamburg-Altona then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St..

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,735($505)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Bramming st then København H and then to Helsingør St..

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 340($46)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Haderslev Busstation then Copenhagen central train station and then to Helsingør.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 240($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Elsinore.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance355km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tønder and Elsinore

There are several options for getting from Tønder to Elsinore by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 240 ($32) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,235 ($165).

The distance between Tønder and Elsinore is around 334km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Tønder and Elsinore by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tønder to Elsinore is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 1,235 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Tønder and Elsinore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 240 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tønder and Elsinore. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tønder to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bramming st and København H. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Arriva DK and Danish Railways run train services between Tønder and Elsinore. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Tønder and Elsinore. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tønder to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haderslev Busstation and Copenhagen central train station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Sydtrafik and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tønder and Elsinore. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tønder to Elsinore. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg-Altona then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Elsinore is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Elsinore. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Tønder and Elsinore. The distance is around 355km (221 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 Tønder to Elsinore is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around DKK 340 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tønder and Elsinore

Transport options from Tønder to Elsinore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
DKK 3,735($505)
every 3 hours569km (353 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 25m
DKK 1,235($165)
5 times a week334km (208 miles)
Train
4h 40m
DKK 340($46)
hourly391km (243 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
DKK 240($32)
once daily395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
DKK 385($52)
on demand355km (221 miles)

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Airports near Elsinore

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Elsinore
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Elsinore
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Elsinore