Transport around Kystlandet

Kystlandet is covered by a network of regional buses, making it easy to travel between the area’s towns, villages, and natural attractions. You can plan your trip and check schedules and prices on Rejseplanen.dk. The buses operate according to a fixed timetable. Payment options include cash, or the national Rejsebillet app.

Some departures listed on Rejseplanen are marked as flexture. This means these trips must be booked in advance, at least one hour before departure. Rejseplanen includes a link for booking your ride.

Horsens has a city bus network with 14 routes, allowing you to travel anywhere within the city. Similarly, Odder has 4 city bus routes connecting different parts of the town. As with regional buses and flex rides, tickets can be purchased with cash, through the Rejsebillet app, the Midttrafik ticket app, or by using a Rejsekort travel card.

It is, of course, also possible to get around the area by taxi. Generally, the larger the town, the shorter the waiting time, and it is usually recommended to book in advance. In Horsens, the waiting time is often no more than 10 minutes, and in several places in the city, you can hop into a taxi without a prior booking—such as at the train station.

There are train stations with connections in central Horsens, Hedensted, and Odder. From here, it’s easy to access the attractions of each town. From Horsens, you can take direct trains to the largest cities in Denmark, while regional trains depart from Hedensted, and from Odder, the light rail (Letbanen) connects to Aarhus. In both Horsens and Odder, the bus traffic is centered next to the train stations, making it easy to transfer from bus to train.

The area's ferries make it possible to explore the islands of the East Jutland Archipelago. The ferry ports are located in Snaptun and Hou. Both ferry terminals are accessible by public transport (regional buses and flex rides), and departure times are coordinated so you won't have to wait long for your ferry.

Kystlandet has a great infrastructure for cyclists, with many bike paths and signposted routes. In Horsens, you can borrow a city bike, while in several other towns in Kystlandet, it’s possible to rent various types of bikes for your outing.

While there can be congestion on the road network in Kystlandet during rush hour on weekdays, most of the time it is easy to get around. The infrastructure is excellent, especially around the highway E45, which runs through the area.