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København / Copenhagen to Odense by train
How to travel by train from Copenhagen to Odense by targeting the faster Lyn services
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From København H /Copenhagen H to Odense St.
Journey Summary
1hr 14min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date
The most heavily discounted/cheapest tickets sold by DSB are its 'Orange' tickets.
They can be more than 60% cheaper than the standard price, so are worth tracking down.
Discounted 'Orange' tickets will be available on certain departures only by these Lyn trains.
They're more likely to be available on the slower IC trains, particularly if you are booking less than a month ahead
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Denmark, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Danish train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the DSB (Danish national railways) website is available HERE
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Reservations are optional, but are highly recommended for this long journey - take note if you will be using a rail pass.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass, these faster Lyn services are the logical choice for a train journey between Kobenhavn and Aalborg, as you won't save money if you take the slower IC services
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DSB | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Good to Know
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both these faster Lyn services AND alternative slower, but more frequent IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Odense
If you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking those IC services.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass target these Lyn services.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Odense by train:
In odd hours, these Lyn services commence their journeys at Copenhagen Airport, but the alternative IC servives also depart from the airport hourly.
Final Destination: Aalborg st OR Aarhus st
The train journey from Kobenhavn to Odense:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both these faster Lyn services AND alternative slower, but more frequent IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Odense
If you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking those IC services.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass target these Lyn services.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Odense by train:
In odd hours, these Lyn services commence their journeys at Copenhagen Airport, but the alternative IC servives also depart from the airport hourly.
Final Destination: Aalborg st OR Aarhus st
The train journey from Kobenhavn to Odense:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From København H /Copenhagen H to Odense St.
Journey Summary
1 hr 36min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date
When using the DSB website be sure to check the 'show me Orange' tickets box.
The most heavily discounted/cheapest tickets sold by DSB are its 'Orange' tickets.
They can be more than 60% cheaper than the standard price, so are worth tracking down.
If you can be flexible with your travel times, it can be worthwhile searching through the departures to look for trains on which 'Orange' tickets are available.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Denmark, we recommend taking a look at our guide to Danish train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Discounted 'Orange' tickets are more likeley to be available for these slower IC services, than on the faster alternative Lyn services - particularly if you are booking less than a month ahead.
The cheapest 'Orange' tickets are the same price on the Lyn and IC trains - so if you see them available on a Lyn service, then that alternative is clearly the better option.
Reservations are optional, but these can be busy trains - take note if you will be using a rail pass.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the DSB (Danish national railways) website is available HERE
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DSB | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Good to Know
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both faster Lyn services AND these slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Odense
If you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking these IC services.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass target those faster Lyn services.
Departing from Copenhagen/Kobenhavn:
Final Destination: Esbjerg or Aalborg
All trains also call at: Frederica
Like those Lyn services, these IC services depart from Kobenhavn H - the main station in the city, but one of these hourly IC trains, the train heading to Esbjerg commences its journey at Osterport station and also calls at Norreport station.
The hourly trains heading to Aalborg commence their journeys at the station within Kastrup Airport.
In odd hours, those Lyn services also depart from the airport, so provide a faster alternative
The journey from Copenhagen/Kobenhavn to Odense:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both faster Lyn services AND these slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Odense
If you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking these IC services.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass target those faster Lyn services.
Departing from Copenhagen/Kobenhavn:
Final Destination: Esbjerg or Aalborg
All trains also call at: Frederica
Like those Lyn services, these IC services depart from Kobenhavn H - the main station in the city, but one of these hourly IC trains, the train heading to Esbjerg commences its journey at Osterport station and also calls at Norreport station.
The hourly trains heading to Aalborg commence their journeys at the station within Kastrup Airport.
In odd hours, those Lyn services also depart from the airport, so provide a faster alternative
The journey from Copenhagen/Kobenhavn to Odense:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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