How to travel from Odense to Roskilde, Denmark

The distance between Odense and Roskilde is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Roskilde St..

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
Operated byDanish Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Ringsted Central Train Station and then to Rådmandshaven.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 735($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Roskilde.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance129km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Odense and Roskilde

There are several options for getting from Odense to Roskilde by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 1h 10m.

The distance between Odense and Roskilde is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Odense and Roskilde by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Odense to Roskilde is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 155 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Odense and Roskilde, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 155 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Odense and Roskilde. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Odense and Roskilde with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Odense and Roskilde. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Roskilde. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Odense to Roskilde. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ringsted Central Train Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Comati PSG and Movia run regular bus services between Odense and Roskilde. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 20m 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 Roskilde. We recommend that you take the train to Roskilde St.. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Roskilde is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 36km (22 miles) from Roskilde. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Sonderborg Airport (SGD) (SGD) 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 Roskilde. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Odense to Roskilde is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 155 ($21).

How do I get from Odense to Roskilde

Compare travel optionsbetween Odense and Roskilde

Transport options from Odense to Roskilde
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
DKK 155($21)
hourly128km (80 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
DKK 735($100)
once daily139km (86 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
DKK 140($19)
on demand129km (80 miles)

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Airports near Roskilde

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
36km (22 miles) from Roskilde
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Roskilde
SGD
Sonderborg Airport (SGD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
163km (102 miles) from Roskilde