RoutavioPopular routesKøbenhavnKøbenhavn to Odense
KøbenhavnOdense141 km

How to get from København to Odense

  • 141 km as the crow flies
  • Fastest: train, 2h 48m

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At a glance

  • Fastest

    2h 48m

    2 transfers

    Train

    €37

  • Cheapest

    3h 16m

    3 transfers

    Train + Bus

    €28

Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026

Start with the whole journey.

We compared the ways to travel from København to Odense. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 16m by train, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 141 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.

141 km

Which way suits you?

These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.

København to Odense: cheapest or fastest?

All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.

€283h 16m · 3 transfers · train, bus
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  1. 1
    København → Ørestadtrain
    DSB S-tog·3m
  2. 2
    Ørestad → Copenhagentrain
    DSB S-tog·2m
  3. 3
    Copenhagen → Copenhagen Busterminalbus
    City transit·10m
  4. 4
    Copenhagen Busterminal → Odense Parkering Sydbus
    FlixBus·1h 50m
Against the other options
vs the fastest+28m

The best balance of price and time we found on this route.

The observed fares belong to earlier dates.

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Departure and arrival

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Odense
OdenseArrival

Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 1h 50m€11Book
  • Train· 1h 11m€42Book

Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 25

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Operators seen on these journeys

DSB S-togKøbenhavn-Ørestad, Ørestad-CopenhagenBook →City transitCopenhagen-Copenhagen BusterminalSee live options and dates →FlixBusCopenhagen Busterminal-Odense Parkering SydBook →DSBCopenhagen-OdenseBook →

On this route you travel with DSB S-tog, City transit, FlixBus, DSB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from København to Odense works

Start with a DSB S-tog train from København to Ørestad, about 3 min. Transfer in Ørestad and continue by DSB S-tog train on to Copenhagen (2 min). Transfer in Copenhagen and continue by City transit bus on to Copenhagen Busterminal (10 min). Transfer in Copenhagen Busterminal and continue by FlixBus bus on to Odense Parkering Syd (1h 50m). In total it's roughly €28 over 3h 16m, 3 transfers.

København to Odense: common questions

How long does it take to get from København to Odense?

The most useful route takes about 3h 16m by train, bus, 3 transfers.

Is there a train from København to Odense?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a bus from København to Odense?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Odense from København?

About 141 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

How much does København to Odense cost?

Our latest search put the route we recommend at €28. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.

Which operators run København to Odense?

On this route you travel with DSB S-tog, City transit, FlixBus, DSB.

Can you get from København to Odense without flying?

Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 11m.

What is the cheapest way to get from København to Odense?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: DSB S-tog, City transit, FlixBus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026