- Must visit
H.C. Andersens Hus
Major museum on the writer’s life and works, combining architecture, exhibitions and Andersen’s world in the heart of his home city.
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Odense is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Odense will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
Of the 37 trains that leave Copenhagen for Odense every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1086 Öresundståg+
307 Snälltåget
1086 Öresundståg+
307 Snälltåget
50103
50109
50121
1191
23
1193
27
59Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Odense among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 140 km
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£43 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Odense trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
823 | 6:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 8:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50125 | 6:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 8:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
23 | 6:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 8:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
827 | 7:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 9:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50129 | 7:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 9:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
27 | 7:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 9:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
393 | 8:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 9:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
831 | 8:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 10:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50133 | 8:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 10:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
31 | 8:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 10:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
375 | 9:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 10:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
835 | 9:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 11:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
35 | 9:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 11:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
839 | 10:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 12:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50141 | 10:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 12:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
39 | 10:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 12:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
843 | 11:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 13:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50145 | 11:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 13:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1086 Öresundståg | 14:53 Nørreport Station | 3h19 | 18:12 Odense station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1086 Öresundståg | 14:59 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h13 | 18:12 Odense station | 1 change | |
50657 | 15:24 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h09 | 16:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
859 | 15:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 17:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50161 | 15:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 17:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
59 | 15:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 17:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
399 | 16:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 17:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
863 | 16:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 18:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50165 | 16:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 18:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
63 | 16:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 18:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
867 | 17:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 19:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50169 | 17:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 19:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
67 | 17:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 19:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
1199 | 18:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 19:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
871 | 18:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 20:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50173 | 18:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 20:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
71 | 18:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 20:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
875 | 19:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 21:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50177 | 19:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 21:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
75 | 19:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 21:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
879 | 20:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 22:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
70181 | 20:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 22:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
70079 | 20:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 22:03 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
883 | 21:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h28 | 23:00 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50185 | 21:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 23:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50189 | 22:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 0:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50193 | 23:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 1:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50103 | 0:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h42 | 2:27 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50109 | 2:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h42 | 4:27 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
1191 | 5:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h11 | 6:33 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
50121 | 5:45 Copenhagen Central Station | 1h43 | 7:28 Odense station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Odense run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Odense — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Odense trip today.
Major museum on the writer’s life and works, combining architecture, exhibitions and Andersen’s world in the heart of his home city.
Andersen’s childhood home presents modest rooms and displays about his early years. It offers a personal complement to the main museum.
Museum dedicated to composer Carl Nielsen and his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen, with music, art and insights into their lives and careers.
Lively cultural quarter with museums, creative venues and historic buildings. Ideal for strolling between exhibitions, shops and public spaces.
Atmospheric cobbled street lined with colourful old houses and links to Andersen’s early life. One of the most charming walks in central Odense.
Popular green space with lawns, paths and water near the city centre. It is excellent for a relaxed walk, picnic or break between sights.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with local ingredients such as pickled herring, roast beef or prawns. A classic Danish lunch and a staple across Funen.
A hearty dish of browned pork belly served with parsley sauce and potatoes. Considered a classic Danish comfort food eaten throughout the country.
Funen speciality of pancake batter baked with bacon pieces, then served with syrup or jam. It reflects the island’s rustic farmhouse cooking.
Refined Danish dining in central Odense with seasonal tasting menus and a calm, elegant setting suited to a special meal.
Popular bakery and café known for excellent brunch, pastries and bread. A good place to try Danish baking in relaxed surroundings.
Well-known casual spot for Danish smørrebrød, beer and schnapps in a cosy traditional atmosphere near the city centre.
Odense is costly for many travellers: hotels, dining and local transport are generally pricier than in much of Europe, though cheaper than Copenhagen.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up; tipping in cafés is optional.
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Odense Station -> Flakhaven, Odense
Trains travelling on routes to Odense from Copenhagen depart 24-hours a day seven days of the week although there are slightly fewer departures on Saturdays and Sundays. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they are sure to find a service that suits their needs. The route is direct with every train taking 1 hour 45 minutes to complete the journey. All departures are from Copenhagen Central Station with trains arriving at Odense Station.
Trains travelling between Copenhagen and Odense are provided by Danske Statsbaner or DSB (Danish State Railways). Danish State Railways is the largest train operator in Scandinavia and uses modern rolling stock with comfortable and spacious carriages. Both standard and first-class tickets are available and services onboard DSB trains include bistro-bars, power outlets, luggage storage and wifi access.
All routes to Odense from Copenhagen are direct with each journey scheduled to take 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete.
Trains to Odense from Copenhagen depart around the clock every day of the week. From Monday to Friday there are one to two departures every hour while on Saturdays and Sundays the service is slightly reduced.
Departure station: All trains to Odense from Copenhagen depart from Copenhagen Central Station. Copenhagen Central Station is conveniently located in the heart of the city and is within an easy walk of Copenhagen's historic sights and cultural attractions. The station is linked to the city and suburbs by local buses and trains as well as by taxis. Among the facilities at Copenhagen Central Station are parking for cars and bicycles, bathrooms that include showers and baby changing, a post office, wifi access, left luggage storage, shops, cafes and restaurants.
Arrival station: All trains between Copenhagen and Odense complete their journey at Odense Station. Originally built in the 19th century, the present station was rebuilt in 1995. The station complex is also home to a cinema and library as well as a shopping centre with cafes and restaurants. Odense Station is served by both local and intercity trains as well as by local buses. Station facilities include car parking, a taxi rank, toilets, wifi access, left luggage storage and its own shops and cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Odense by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Odense, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Odense trains use the København Hovedb. to Odense station pair, with some services arriving at Odense sygehus st. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Odense train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Odense has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Flammen, Restaurant Under Lindetræet
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Odense. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Odense. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Odense: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Odense: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Odense: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Plaza, First Hotel Grand, Radisson Blu H.C. Andersen Hotel.
Odense sygehus st is 2 km from Odense city centre. Public transport options include:
Odense sygehus st has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Odense sygehus st.
ATMs are available at Odense sygehus st.
Available at Odense sygehus st: Taxis, WC.
Available at Odense sygehus st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Odense sygehus st.
Fruens Boege st is 3 km from Odense city centre. Public transport options include:
Fruens Boege st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Fruens Boege st.
ATMs are available at Fruens Boege st.
Available at Fruens Boege st: Parking, WC.
Available at Fruens Boege st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fruens Boege st.
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