How to travel from Copenhagen to Svendborg, Denmark

The distance between Copenhagen and Svendborg is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Svendborg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Odense St. and then to Svendborg St..

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 165($22)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Svendborg Vest.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 120($16)
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Drive

Drive to Svendborg.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Svendborg

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Svendborg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 120 ($16) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 180 ($24).

The distance between Copenhagen and Svendborg is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Copenhagen and Svendborg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Svendborg is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 180 ($24).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Svendborg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 120 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Svendborg. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Svendborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Odense St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Copenhagen and Svendborg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Copenhagen and Svendborg. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Svendborg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Svendborg Vest. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Svendborg. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Svendborg. We recommend that you take the train to Odense St. and then to Svendborg St.. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Svendborg is Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Svendborg. 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 Copenhagen and Svendborg. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Svendborg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 165 ($22).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Svendborg

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Svendborg

Transport options from Copenhagen to Svendborg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
DKK 165($22)
hourly206km (128 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
DKK 120($16)
twice daily202km (125 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
DKK 180($24)
on demand164km (102 miles)

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Airports near Svendborg

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

SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Svendborg
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Svendborg
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Svendborg