How to travel from Tønder to Gilleleje, Denmark

The distance between Tønder and Gilleleje is around 350km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Tønder to Gilleleje 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 GillelejeTønder if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Niebüll St. and then to Hamburg-Altona then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St..

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,730($500)
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1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 335($45)
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.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 280($38)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Gilleleje.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance367km (228 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tønder and Gilleleje

There are several options for getting from Tønder to Gilleleje by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 280 ($38) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 395 ($53).

The distance between Tønder and Gilleleje is around 350km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Tønder and Gilleleje by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tønder to Gilleleje is to drive which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 395 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Tønder and Gilleleje, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 280 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tønder and Gilleleje. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tønder to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bramming st, København H and Hillerød St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

Arriva DK and Danish Railways run train services between Tønder and Gilleleje. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Gilleleje. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tønder to Gilleleje. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haderslev Busstation, Copenhagen central train station, Helsingør and Græsted Syd St.. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Sydtrafik and FlixBus run regular bus services between Tønder and Gilleleje. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 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 Gilleleje. We recommend that you take the train to Niebüll St. and then to Hamburg-Altona then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Copenhagen (CPH) then take the train to Hillerød St. and then to Gilleleje St.. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Tønder and Gilleleje. The distance is around 367km (228 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tønder to Gilleleje is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 335 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tønder and Gilleleje

Transport options from Tønder to Gilleleje
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 45m
DKK 3,730($500)
every 3 hours584km (363 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane3h 55m
DKK 1,225($165)
5 times a week350km (218 miles)
Train
5h 10m
DKK 335($45)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
DKK 280($38)
once daily429km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
DKK 395($53)
on demand367km (228 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