London to Odense by bus
Odense lies 818 km (508 mi) north-east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 14 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 998 km (620 mi) of road.
| London | Odense | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Denmark |
| Population | 9 million | 180,863 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
Clocks in Odense are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 14 h 56 min journey lands 15 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Odense
Crossing from United Kingdom into Denmark: money changes from the Pound to the Krone (DKK); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +45; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from London to Odense
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Staying in Odense
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Common questions
How far is Odense from London?
818 km (508 mi) in a straight line, north-east of London; by road roughly 998 km (620 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Odense by bus?
About 14 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Odense?
Odense is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Copenhagen against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Odense?
The Krone (DKK).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.