How to travel from Odense to Skive, Denmark

The distance between Odense and Skive is around 197km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Odense to Skive 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 Aarhus H and then to Skive St..

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    DKK 170($23)
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Bus

Take the bus to Kolding bus station then Vejle Trafikcenter and then to Skive Busterminal.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 170($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Skive.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance197km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Odense and Skive

There are several options for getting from Odense to Skive by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around DKK 170 ($23) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 215 ($29).

The distance between Odense and Skive is around 197km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (103 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Odense and Skive by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Odense to Skive is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 215 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Odense and Skive, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around DKK 170 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Odense and Skive. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Odense to Skive. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aarhus H. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Danish Railways and Arriva DK run train services between Odense and Skive. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3hrs, 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 Skive. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Odense to Skive. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kolding bus station and Vejle Trafikcenter. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

FlixBus and Sydtrafik run regular bus services between Odense and Skive. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 30m 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 Skive. We recommend that you take the train to Aarhus H and then to Skive St.. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Skive is Midtjyllands Airport (KRP) (KRP) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Skive. Aalborg Airport (AAL) (AAL) and Billund Airport (BLL) (BLL) 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 Skive. The distance is around 197km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Odense to Skive is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around DKK 170 ($23).

How do I get from Odense to Skive

Compare travel optionsbetween Odense and Skive

Transport options from Odense to Skive
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
DKK 170($23)
every 3 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
DKK 170($23)
5 times a week226km (140 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
DKK 215($29)
on demand197km (123 miles)

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Airports near Skive

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

KRP
Midtjyllands Airport (KRP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from Skive
AAL
Aalborg Airport (AAL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Skive
BLL
Billund Airport (BLL)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Skive