Arrival at RU
Arrival with public transportation
By train
Roskilde University is located near trekroner Station. From Trekroner Station you can see a dormitory (the multi-colored building) and the university behind it. The university is within a walking distance of 10 minutes. See the route on a map here.
From Copenhagen
A single ticket for the train between Copenhagen Central Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 80. The train ride from Copenhagen to Trekroner Station takes approximately 25 minutes - make sure that the train stops at Trekroner Station, not all trains for Roskilde do!
From Roskilde
A single ticket for the train between Roskilde Station and Trekroner Station costs about DKK 23. The train ride from Roskilde to Trekroner Station takes approximately 5 minutes.
From the Airport
All passengers on international flights arrive at Terminal 3 in Copenhagen Airport Kastrup (CPH) - regardless of the airline. The entrance to the railway station is in Terminal 3. Here you will find trains to Copenhagen Central Station.
At Copenhagen Central Station several connections for Roskilde stopping at Trekroner Station/Roskilde University leave every hour.
NB! The Metro does not stop at Copenhagen Central Station so we advice you to take the train.
A single ticket ("all zones") for the train between the Airport and Trekroner Station via Copenhagen Central Station costs about DKK 92. The train ride from the airport to the city is 15 minutes, while the ride from the Central Station to Trekroner Station takes approximately 30 minutes.
By bus
From Roskilde Bus no. 223E and 604. A single ticket for the bus between Roskilde Station and Roskilde University costs DKK 23,50. The bus ride takes approximately 15 minutes.
See bus and train times on the Journeyplanner here.
By Taxi
A Taxi costs approximately DKK 600 from the airport to Roskilde University. A Taxi fare from the airport to Copenhagen Central Station costs approximately DKK 300.
Arrival by car
From Copenhagen
Take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to “Roskilde Universitet RUC'. See a map here.
From Rødbyhavn or Gedser
From Rødbyhavn take motorway E47 towards København (Copenhagen).From Gedser take motorway E55 towards København (Copenhagen).- After approximately 150 km, take motorway 21 towards Roskilde. Exit at no. 9 (Trekroner/Hedehusene V). Follow the signs to "Roskilde Universitet (RUC)".
From Holbæk, Ringsted, Korsør
Take motorway 21 towards København (Copenhagen). Exit at no. 10 (Roskilde Ø/Hedehusene). Follow the signs to "Roskilde Universitet (RUC)". See a map here.
Parking
Please notice that it is only allowed to park where the blue parking signs are visible. It is usually not a problem to find a free parking space at RU campus.
Reception
RUs information desk is located in building 04 (See map below).
Opening hours: monday to friday 08:15 - 16:00
See also: Map over walking route from RU to Trekroner Station and driving directions.
Building overview:
CBIT: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
CUID: 03
ENSPAC: 02, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, P7
ISG: 22, 23, 24, 25
NSM: 15, 16, 17, 18, 27
PAES: P4, P5, P6, P9, P10, P11
NATBAS (NIB): 13, 14
HUMBAS (HIB): 03, 05, 07, 45, 46
HUMTEK: 08, 09
SAMBAS (SIB): 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, K-1, K-2, K-3
Large Auditorium: 00
Small Auditorium: 01
Cinema: 41
Roskilde University Library (RUb): 26
Rectorship: 04
Campus-IT: 42
Centre for Financial and Technical Services: 06
Human Resources: 04
International Office: 04, 06
Information Office: 06
Education and Innovation: 04, 06
Bookstore Academic Books: 01
Copy Centre: 37
Canteen RUCafé: 01
