How to travel from Tønder to Hirtshals, Denmark

The distance between Tønder and Hirtshals is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tønder to Hirtshals 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 HirtshalsTønder if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bramming st, Aarhus H then Aalborg St. and then to Hjørring St..

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 325($44)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bramming st and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St..

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 890($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Haderslev Busstation then Aalborg and then to Løkken Busterminal.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 245($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hirtshals.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tønder and Hirtshals

There are several options for getting from Tønder to Hirtshals by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 245 ($33) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 385 ($52).

The distance between Tønder and Hirtshals is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Tønder and Hirtshals by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tønder to Hirtshals is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 385 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Tønder and Hirtshals, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 245 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tønder and Hirtshals. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tønder to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bramming st, Aarhus H, Aalborg St. and Hjørring St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

Arriva DK, Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Tønder and Hirtshals. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Hirtshals. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tønder to Hirtshals. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haderslev Busstation, Kolding Busterminal, Aalborg and Løkken Busterminal. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Sydtrafik, FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Tønder and Hirtshals. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 45m 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 Hirtshals. We recommend that you take the train to Bramming st and then to København H then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Hjørring St.. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Hirtshals is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals. 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 Tønder and Hirtshals. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tønder to Hirtshals is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around DKK 325 ($44).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tønder and Hirtshals

Transport options from Tønder to Hirtshals
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 50m
DKK 325($44)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Train and Plane
6hrs
DKK 890($120)
hourly657km (408 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
DKK 245($33)
once daily416km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
DKK 385($52)
on demand361km (224 miles)

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Airports near Hirtshals

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Hirtshals
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
211km (131 miles) from Hirtshals
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
273km (170 miles) from Hirtshals