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Day trip from Helsingborg to Odense

Odense lies 162 km (100 mi) south-west of Helsingborg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 162 km (100 mi) apart, Odense is a realistic day trip from Helsingborg: about 2 h 38 min each way by road.

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HelsingborgOdense
CountrySwedenDenmark
Population104,250180,863
Elevation13 m (43 ft)17 m (56 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm)UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen)

What changes when you arrive in Odense

Crossing from Sweden into Denmark: money changes from the Krona to the Krone (DKK); 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 tours and tickets in Odense

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Odense

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Common questions

How far is Odense from Helsingborg?

162 km (100 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Helsingborg; by road roughly 197 km (122 mi).

How long does it take to get from Helsingborg to Odense by road?

About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Helsingborg and Odense?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

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.