How to travel from Odense to Elsinore, Denmark

The distance between Odense and Elsinore is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Odense to Elsinore 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 ElsinoreOdense if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to København H and then to Helsingør St..

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 265($36)

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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station and then to Kokkedal St..

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 180($24)
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Drive

Drive to Elsinore.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance203km (126 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Odense and Elsinore

There are several options for getting from Odense to Elsinore by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 180 ($24) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 265 ($36).

The distance between Odense and Elsinore is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Odense and Elsinore by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Odense to Elsinore is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 265 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Odense and Elsinore, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 180 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Odense and Elsinore. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Odense to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Odense and Elsinore. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Odense and Elsinore. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Odense to Elsinore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Copenhagen central train station, Hovedbanegården Tivoli, Nørreport St. and Kokkedal St.. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

FlixBus and Movia run regular bus services between Odense and Elsinore. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Odense to Elsinore. We recommend that you take the train to København H and then to Helsingør St.. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Elsinore is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Elsinore. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Odense and Elsinore. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Odense to Elsinore is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around DKK 265 ($36).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Odense and Elsinore

Transport options from Odense to Elsinore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
DKK 265($36)
every 20 mins204km (127 miles)
Train via Roskilde St.2h 30m
DKK 265($36)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
DKK 180($24)
every 4 hours213km (132 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
DKK 225($30)
on demand203km (126 miles)

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Airports near Elsinore

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Elsinore
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Elsinore
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Elsinore