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Destination Kystlandet

Transport to and from Kystlandet

Kystlandet is conveniently located near airports, with the highway E45 running right through the area. The infrastructure is excellent, and there are numerous transport options to the destination.

Billund Airport
Photo: Billund Airport
Check-in i Billund Airport
© Billund AirportPhoto: Stjernegaard Fotografi

Airports

Denmark has several international airports, with the closest being Billund Airport, located just outside the Kystlandet area. From Billund, there are direct flights from other Danish airports as well as more than 100 European destinations. Additionally, there are airports in Copenhagen and Aalborg.

Luftfoto af tax-free området i Billund Airport
© Billund AirportPhoto: Stjernegaard Fotografi

Bus and trains from the airport

From Billund Airport, it is possible to take a bus to Kystlandet. The airport bus 912X stops at Lund on the outskirts of Horsens, where you can catch a city bus to the town center. Alternatively, you can take Regional Bus 43 from Billund to the train station in Vejle. From Vejle, you can continue by train to Horsens or take a bus to Juelsminde.

Copenhagen Airport and Aalborg Airport both have their own train stations with direct departures to Horsens.

Billede af et IC4-tog på en togstation
Photo: Kaj Aage Holdt

Trains

There are three train stations in Kystlandet. Horsens Station is located on the main line through Denmark from Copenhagen to Aalborg and offers departures to major Danish cities as well as to Germany. Hedensted Station has regional train services on the Fredericia-Aarhus route. Additionally, from Odder Station, you can take the light rail to Aarhus.

Train tickets can be purchased through DSB. Ticket machines are available at the stations, where payment can be made by card, but you can also buy tickets via the DSB ticket app.

Letbanen holder ved Odder Banegård
Photo: Kenny Arne Lang Antonsen

The light rail (Letbanen)

From Odder Station, you can take the light rail to Aarhus. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes, and you can buy your ticket through the national Rejsebillet app or the Rejsekort app. You can also order a Basiscard and use the check-in stations on the platforms. 

Please note that you must have a valid ticket before boarding the train. In both towns, the station is conveniently located right next to the main shopping area.

Regionalbus 100 Odder
Photo: Leif Jørgensen

Regional buses

The Coastal Land is covered by a network of regional bus routes, making it possible to travel between all towns. You can take direct buses to and from cities such as Aarhus, Vejle, Silkeborg and Herning.

You can buy tickets with cash on board the buses. Alternatively, you can use a Basiscard, the Rejsekort app or the national ticketing app, Rejsebillet.

En dobbeltdækkerbus fra Flixbus
Photo: Leif Jørgensen

Long distance buses

FlixBus offers a comfortable and affordable way to travel to Horsens. With FlixBus, you can reach Horsens from Danish cities such as Aalborg and Copenhagen, as well as from Germany. The bus stops at Horsens Bus Terminal in the town centre, putting you right in the heart of the lively town.

En sort Hyundai Getz fra Oscar Biludlejning
Photo: Oscar Biludlejning

To Kystlandet by car

The East Jutland Motorway E45, running from Flensburg to Frederikshavn, is the main traffic artery in Kystlandet and has exits at Horsens and Hedensted. From there, it's a very short drive to the coast and the other towns in Kystlandet. While there can be traffic congestion during rush hours on weekdays, most of the time it is easy to get around. The infrastructure is generally excellent.