Getting Around, Odense Travel, Transport and Car Rental

(Odense, Region Syddanmark, Denmark)



Photo of the Old Train StationOdense lies to the north-east of Faaborg, west of Nyborg and north-west of Svendborg, and offers a range of transport options, allowing visitors to travel around the city, the islands of Funen and Zealand, and throughout Denmark. Situated around 50 km / 31 miles to the east of the bridge to the Jutland peninsula, most visitors travelling to this part of Denmark will fly into one of the airports close to Odense, such as Copenhagen Airport, which is less than two hours away and conveniently connected by a range of transport.

One of the many relaxing ways to travel around Odense is to enjoy a cruise on a river boat. These are available within the Munke Mose Park and take in many sights and scenery along the way, before finally reaching the Funen Village, known locally as the 'Den Fynske Landsby'. Bus transport links all of the main destinations around the Funen area, being bright red and white, and operated by the local travel company, Odense Bytrafik.


Odense road network

Odense Airport (ODE) / Arriving by Air

Address: Lufthavnsvej 131, Odense, DK-5270, Denmark, DK
Tel: +45 065 95 5072
Limited flights are available at the nearby Odense Airport, which is located close by and within Beldringe, a small Danish village. However, the majority of visitors flying into Denmark and heading to Odense will find that there are a number of larger and better equipped airports fairly close by, such as those in Aarhus, Billund and also Copenhagen. These airports are well connected by a number of transport options, such as buses, trains and hire cars, allowing passengers to travel into Odense with relative ease and without breaking the bank.

Car Rental

Outside of the peak hours in Odense, driving around the city is quite easy and painless. However, since a large number of the main central attractions are actually located on traffic-free, pedestrianised streets, it will be necessary to park your car and explore the area on foot. Fortunately there are plenty of parking spaces around central Odense, with metered street parking and a big multi-storey car park, situated on the northerly side of the Filosofgangen. There are also a number of smaller car parks close by, next to the Carl Nielsen Museum and around the Brandts Klaedefabrik.

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Buses and Coaches

Regional bus transport is available in Odense, departing at regular intervals from the bus station along the Dannebrogsgade, behind the railway station. Some of the main bus stops can be found on the Klingenberg and close to the City Hall, and next to the Rosengaardcentret shopping centre. Tickets can be purchased from the driver as you board the bus, while 'multi-ride' tickets are available within the railway station and provide good value for money. Further cream-coloured buses are run by FynBus and travel to and from Odense from Fredericia, on the Jutland peninsula, and also from Nykobing, which is situated on the nearby island of Falster.

Trains

The city of Odense is conveniently located on a major Danish railway line, which links prominent cities such as Aarhus (one and three quarter hours), Copenhagen (one and a half hours) and Nyborg (20 minutes). The only other railway line within Funen is the regular route travelling between Odense and Svendborg. These trains are all operated by the Danske Statsbaner, which is otherwise known as the Danish State Railways (DSB).