How to get from Rotterdam to Odense by train, plane, bus or car

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity

IC 147

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

ICE3 2nd class seats

Man in Seat61

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

ICE first class interior

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

ICE 3

Sebastian Terfloth

Danish Railways (DSB)

Exterior of DSB train

Danish Railways (DSB)

Danish Railways (DSB)

Netherlands → Denmark

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International entry into Denmark from Netherlands

Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Netherlands

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Allowed for: Citizens and permanent residents of Denmark, as well as residents from EU Schengen Area (EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland), Albania, Andorra, Australia, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Lebanon, Macau, Monaco, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Rwanda, San Marino, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United States and Vatican

Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside EU Schengen Area with the above exceptions. South Africa are also restricted

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Conditions of entry into Denmark from Netherlands

Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
10-day mandatory self-quarantine
A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 4
Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine
Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test
Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19

This applies to arrivals from Netherlands

COVID-19 test upon arrival

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions
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Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival

This doesn’t apply to citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and United States

10-day mandatory self-quarantine

This doesn’t apply to citizens and permanent residents of Albania, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and United States

A negative result for COVID-19 is a condition to end the quarantine obligation earlier. It is tested in quarantine on day 4

This doesn't apply to arrivals from: Albania, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Faroe Islands, Finland, Germany, Greenland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand and United States

Entry is allowed only for essential reasons

This doesn’t apply to citizens and permanent residents of EU Schengen Area, Andorra, Australia, Israel, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vatican

Arrivals vaccinated against COVID-19 are exempted from compulsory quarantine

This applies to arrivals from EU Schengen Area, Andorra, Australia, Israel, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Rwanda, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand and Vatican

Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempted from providing a negative COVID-19 test

This applies to arrivals from EU Schengen Area, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and Vatican

COVID-19 test upon arrival

This applies to arrivals from all countries, with no exceptions

Travellers with the Digital Green Certificate are exempt from the quarantine. Digital Green Certificate is proof that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result, or recovered from COVID-19

This applies to arrivals from EU Schengen Area

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Rules to follow in Denmark

Mandatory

Considerations leaving from Netherlands

The official advice is to avoid non-essential international travel to high risk countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I allowed to travel from Netherlands to Denmark?

Yes, but conditions apply when entering Denmark from Netherlands.

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What are the travel restrictions in Odense?

Domestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply

Face masks are mandatory
There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
Observe COVID-19 safety rules
Nationwide control measures in place

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What is the national COVID-19 helpline number in Odense?

The national COVID-19 helpline number in Odense is 072 22 74 59.

Do I have to wear a face mask on public transport in Odense?

Wearing a face mask on public transport in Odense is mandatory.

What should I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms when I arrive in Odense?

Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 072 22 74 59.

Are there restrictions returning to Netherlands from Denmark?

No, but conditions apply when returning to Netherlands from Denmark.

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Last updated: 23 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Odense?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Odense is to train and bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 14h 28m.

Which way is quickest from Rotterdam to Odense?

The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Odense is to train and fly which costs €85 - €370 and takes 5h 31m.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Odense?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Odense. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Odense Ørbækvej via Hamburg central bus station and Kolding bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Odense?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Odense. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Odense St. via Amersfoort Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrueck Hbf and Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Odense?

The distance between Rotterdam and Odense is 548 km. The road distance is 796.1 km.

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How do I travel from Rotterdam to Odense without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Odense without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs €110 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Odense?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Rotterdam to Odense, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Odense bus from?

Rotterdam to Odense bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Odense train from?

Rotterdam to Odense train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

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Train or bus from Rotterdam to Odense?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Odense is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 15h 40m.

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Distance: 548.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Odense, Denmark?

You can take a train from Rotterdam to Odense via Amersfoort Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrueck Hbf, and Hamburg-Altona in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Odense via Hamburg central bus station and Kolding bus station in around 15h 40m.

Airlines

KLM

Website: klm.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Billund

Ave. Duration: 1h 6m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 1300 kr - 3800 kr

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 21m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 600 kr - 2200 kr

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Aalborg

Ave. Duration: 1h 18m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 1200 kr - 2900 kr

Flights from Brussels to Billund via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 3h 17m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: 1100 kr - 3500 kr

Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Amsterdam Schiphol

Ave. Duration: 4h
When: Every day
Estimated price: 800 kr - 2600 kr

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg

Ave. Duration: 1h 5m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 490 kr - 3600 kr

Scandinavian Airlines

Website: flysas.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 550 kr - 1600 kr

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Aalborg via Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 3h 21m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 1100 kr - 2200 kr

Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 380 kr - 2800 kr

Lufthansa

Website: lufthansa.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 550 kr - 1600 kr

Flights from Brussels to Billund via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 850 kr - 3600 kr

Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 600 kr - 2700 kr

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg via Frankfurt

Ave. Duration: 3h
When: Every day
Estimated price: 1300 kr - 2800 kr

Brussels Airlines

Website: brusselsairlines.com

Flights from Brussels to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: 400 kr - 1700 kr

easyJet

Website: easyjet.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 380 kr - 1300 kr

Eurowings

Website: eurowings.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Hamburg

Ave. Duration: 1h 10m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 250 kr - 900 kr

Norwegian Air Shuttle

Website: norwegian.com

Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Copenhagen

Ave. Duration: 1h 20m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price: 310 kr - 850 kr

British Airways

Website: britishairways.com

Flights from Brussels to Billund

Ave. Duration: 1h 25m
When: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price: 490 kr - 2200 kr

Train operators

Dutch Railways (NS)

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.

Contact Details

Phone: +31 30 751 5155
Website: ns.nl

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport

Ave. Duration: 25 min
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: 70 kr - 160 kr
Website: Dutch Railways (NS)
Book at: Netherlands Rail Pass

2nd Class: 70 kr - 95 kr
1st Class: 110 kr - 160 kr

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraal

Ave. Duration: 56 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: 85 kr - 210 kr
Website: Dutch Railways (NS)
Book at: Netherlands Rail Pass

2nd Class: 85 kr - 130 kr
1st Class: 140 kr - 210 kr

Train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hengelo

Ave. Duration: 1h 14m
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: 100 kr - 250 kr
Website: Dutch Railways (NS)
Book at: Netherlands Rail Pass

2nd Class: 100 kr - 150 kr
1st Class: 170 kr - 250 kr

Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 7m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: 95 kr - 230 kr
Website: Dutch Railways (NS)
Book at: Netherlands Rail Pass

2nd Class: 95 kr - 140 kr
1st Class: 160 kr - 230 kr

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk

Ave. Duration: 1h 23m
Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Estimated price: 90 kr - 220 kr
Website: Dutch Railways (NS)
Book at: Netherlands Rail Pass

2nd Class: 90 kr - 130 kr
1st Class: 150 kr - 220 kr

NS Double decker train

Interior of 2nd Class

Danish Railways (DSB)

Phone: 70 13 14 15
Website: dsb.dk

Train from Vejle St. to Odense St.

Ave. Duration: 57 min
Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Estimated price: 90 kr - 130 kr
Website: Danish Railways (DSB)

Train from CPH Lufthavn to Odense St.

Ave. Duration: 1h 35m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: 130 kr - 190 kr
Website: Danish Railways (DSB)

Train from Aalborg St. to Odense St.

Ave. Duration: 3h 6m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: 210 kr - 300 kr
Website: Danish Railways (DSB)

Train from Hamburg-Altona to Odense St.

Ave. Duration: 3h 18m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: 230 kr - 320 kr
Website: Danish Railways (DSB)

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense St.

Ave. Duration: 3h 26m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: 230 kr - 320 kr
Website: Danish Railways (DSB)

Exterior of DSB train

DSB InterCity train

Paris - Amsterdam high speed train

Thalys

Phone: +32 70 66 77 88
Website: thalys.com

Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central

Ave. Duration: 32 min
Frequency: Every 2 hours
Estimated price: 340 kr - 650 kr
Website: Thalys

Standard: 340 kr - 470 kr
Comfort: 430 kr - 600 kr
Premium: 470 kr - 650 kr

Standard seats

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1st class seats

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On board cafe-bar

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Deutsche Bahn Intercity

Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.

Contact Details

Phone: +49 30 2970
Website: bahn.com

Train from Hamburg-Altona to Odense

Ave. Duration: 3h 20m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: 500 kr - 750 kr
Website: reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg-Altona

Ave. Duration: 2h 3m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: 440 kr - 650 kr
Website: reiseauskunft.bahn.de

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Odense

Ave. Duration: 3h 25m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: 500 kr - 750 kr
Website: reiseauskunft.bahn.de

IC Oberstdorf - Hannover Hbf

Interior of Bpmmdz IC 240

IC 147

Rob Dammers

Interior Bpmz IC 2179

The front lounge of an ICE 3 (2nd class)

Intercity 2

bahn.com

Eurobahn

Phone: 0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email: info@eurobahn.de
Website: eurobahn.de

Train from Hengelo to Osnabrueck Hbf

Ave. Duration: 1h 11m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: 45 kr - 70 kr
Website: Eurobahn

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details

Phone: +49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website: bahn.com

Train from Osnabrueck Hbf to Hamburg-Altona

Ave. Duration: 2h 7m
Frequency: 5 times a day
Estimated price: 350 kr - 480 kr
Website: Deutsche Bahn

ICE3 2nd class seats

Man in Seat61

ICE first class interior

Rail Europe

ICE 3

Sebastian Terfloth

Sebastian Terfloth

ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Andre_de Wikipedia

Exterior of DB Intercity Express (ICE)

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Interior of ICE train

VoI

Intercity-Express train