How to travel from Odense to Skagen, Denmark

The distance between Odense and Skagen is around 362km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Odense to Skagen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to CPH Lufthavn then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St..

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    DKK 735($100)
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Train

Take the train to Aalborg St. and then to Skagen St..

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 295($40)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Aalborg and then to Frederikshavn St..

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 200($27)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skagen.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance362km (225 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Odense and Skagen

There are several options for getting from Odense to Skagen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 200 ($27) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 395 ($53).

The distance between Odense and Skagen is around 362km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Odense and Skagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Odense to Skagen is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 395 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Odense and Skagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 200 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Odense and Skagen. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Odense to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aalborg St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Danish Railways and North Jutland Transport Company run train services between Odense and Skagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Odense and Skagen. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Odense to Skagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aalborg and Frederikshavn St.. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

FlixBus and North Jutland Transport Company run regular bus services between Odense and Skagen. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 40m 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 Skagen. We recommend that you take the train to CPH Lufthavn then fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Aalborg (AAL) then take the train to Skagen St.. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Skagen is Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Skagen. 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 Odense and Skagen. The distance is around 362km (225 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Odense to Skagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around DKK 295 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Odense and Skagen

Transport options from Odense to Skagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
DKK 735($100)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Train
5h 20m
DKK 295($40)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
DKK 200($27)
twice a week380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
DKK 395($53)
on demand362km (225 miles)

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Airports near Skagen

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

AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skagen
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Skagen
CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
265km (165 miles) from Skagen