Getting around Odense
Getting around the city during your visit is easy – whether you prefer public transport or your own car. In fact, the easiest way to explore Odense is on foot. The city centre is compact, and you're rarely more than a 10-minute walk from your next destination.
Ride a bike – it's good for the environment and for you
Public transport
Odense is one of Denmark's most bike-friendly cities, with over 500 km of cycle paths and an iconic cycle bridge connecting the city centre to the harbour area. You can easily travel across the city at your own pace – sustainably and conveniently.
If you prefer public transport, Odense offers both city buses and a modern light rail system. The light rail runs from Hjallese in the south to Tarup in the northwest and is a fast and affordable way to get around. There’s also a free city centre bus that operates in the centre – perfect for short trips between shops, museums, and restaurants.
If you're arriving by car, there are excellent parking options. You can park for free at Odense P South (P Syd) and take the light rail into the city centre, or choose Odense P City, which puts you right in the heart of town. Drivers of electric cars will find charging stations throughout the city.
No matter how you choose to get around, Odense is ready to welcome you – with green solutions, great infrastructure, and a city designed to be explored.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I buy a discounted bus ticket for Fyn?
Yes, there is!
Whether you’re planning a city trip, a beach day, a tour, or something entirely different, a day ticket makes it easy and affordable to explore all the cities and attractions on Funen. For just 75 kroner, you can travel as far and as much as you like on the selected day.
Here’s how it works:
It’s really simple. Purchase your ticket through the RejseBillet app or at a FynBus ticket center. Please note that you cannot buy this ticket with cash on the bus. The day ticket costs 75 kroner per person and includes:
- Unlimited travel across Funen and Langeland using FynBus buses and the Odense Light Rail.
- Validity for the entire day of purchase, plus for trips that start before 03:59 the following morning.
- Free travel for up to two children under 12 years old on the same ticket.
- Validity on both FynBus buses and the Odense Light Rail.
Free transportation
Odense has a free city bus that runs app. every 20 minutes. To find the nearest stop, click this link for a map.
Can I bring my bike on the light rail?
Yes you can - its even free. You can also bring your e-scooter, skateboard, pram, stroller and so on. Remember to hold on to your bike so it doesn't fall over.
How can I buy a ticket for the Odense Lightrail?
This easiest and cheapest way to travel with the light rail is by scanning the QR code you'll find at all stations. It leads to a payment solution that works on all newer smartphones. It's also the cheapest option at only DKK 15 per journey.
Just like in the buses, you can pay with a Rejsekort or you can download the Rejsebillet app. You can, however, also buy a ticket in the following shops, all conveniently located close to one of the stops:
- Tarup Center - Løvbjerg
- Vesterbro - Føtex Vesterbro
- Kongensgade - Slikparadiset
- Odense Banegård - Fynbus Kundecenter
- Odeon - City biksen
- Albani Torv - 7-Eleven og Føtex Food
- Korsløkke - Saigon Marked
- Rosengårdcentret - RGC Information Store Torv
- Bilka - Bilkas Kundeservice
- Cortex Park - Café På Mawis
- SDU - Academic Books
- Parkering Odense Syd - Aiden by Best Western Odense
- Hjallese Station - Rises Brød
What is a Rejsekort?
Rejsekort is an app that lets you check in and out when travelling by public transport in Denmark. You use the app when you start your journey and check out again when you arrive.
In Odense, you can use Rejsekort as an app on buses and the light rail, among other things. Remember to check in via the app before boarding the bus or the light rail, and to check out again when your journey is over.
Where can I find luggage storage in Odense?
At the central train station you can find luggage storage next to the ticket office.
There are 4 sizes:
- Small (35 cm x 45 cm x 85 cm) - 30 DKK/per day
- Medium (52 cm x 45 cm x 85 cm) - 50 DKK/per day
- Large (35 cm x 94 cm x 85 cm) - 60 DKK/per day
- XL (52 cm x 94 cm x85 cm) - 80 DKK/per day
You can pay using Dankort, Visa Dankort, Vpay, Visa Electron, MasterCard and MaestroCard.
