Transportation

 
 
Vrads Sande Meditation Centre is located 20 kilometres Southwest of Silkeborg, in the heart of Jutland, the “continental” part of Denmark.
The closest airport is Billund (approx. 45 km) with daily flights from most European cities. The nearest railway and long distance bus station is Silkeborg (25 km).
Please be aware that renting cars in Billund or Copenhagen airports can actually be a very good option.
We recommend that you go through the following transport options and choose the one, most convenient to you:

 

 

Billund Airport

 

The closest airport to Vrads Sande is Billund Lufthavn (BLL) with direct flights to and from many cities in Europe.

To get from Billund Airport to Vrads Sande:

RENTAL CAR:
There are several car rental companies at the airport. More information about car rental here.

TAXI:
Taxis are located directly outside the arrival terminal. More information about taxis here.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

There are several bus connections to Løve (approximately 5.3km walking distance from meditation center) and Bryrup (approximately 6.8 km distance from the meditation center). The best and fastest connections go via Vejle Trafikcenter.
 
If you want to get out in Løve you need to inform the bus driver in advance. The bus leaves from the front of the arrival terminal. Please check the timetable at www.rejseplanen.dk. See more information here.
 
Please note:
Bus fares are paid in CASH in DKK (Danish Kroner) only. You can also buy your ticket online in advance at www.rejseplanen.dk. Euros, credit cards, and other currencies are not accepted.

There is an ATM at the airport (to your left after clearing customs). Or bring Danish currency from your home country.

 
 
 

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport

 

Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) – is Denmark’s main, international airport, 285 km from Vrads Sande. From here you can take another flight to Billund airport, or take a train or bus, which takes 3-4 hours, or rent a car and drive.

To get from Kastrup airport to the Ashram:

RENTAL CAR:
There are several car rental companies at the airport. More information about car rental here.

TRAIN:
There is a train station at the airport, with trains departing several times per hour to Copenhagen central station (Køpenhavns Hovedbangård). From there take a train to Silkeborg (20 km from meditation center) or Vejle (45 km from the meditation center). Purchase your ticket near the airport-exit or online/ahead of time on the website rejseplanen.dkIn Silkeborg/Vejle, you take the local bus 215to Løve or Bryrup. If you want to get out in Løve you need to inform the bus driver in advance.

Car Rentals

 

Sometimes a rental car is the most cost effective way to get from the airports to Vrads Sande.

We advice that you arrange for a rental car from your home to get the best rates. There are several rental companies at Billund airport, Kastrup airport, and here is a site for special prices for people living outside Denmark, and a great, low budget German car rental site here.

To find your way with the rental car, navigate to: Vrads Sandevej 4, 8654 Bryrup, Denmark.

From Billund, the drive is about 45 minutes.
From Kastrup, the drive is about 3 hours.
Please note that there is toll fee on the bridge across “Storebælt”.

The Local Bus

 

You can choose to use local buses to get to Løve (approximately 5.3km walking distance from the meditation center) or Bryrup (approximately 6.8 km distance from the meditation center). Please be aware that there are no taxi stands at both stops.

If you want to get out in Løve you need to inform the bus driver in advance. From there it's a 5.3 km walk to the meditation center.

If you choose to get out in Bryrup, you may pre-order a taxi here.

From Silkeborg train station:
Bus 215, direction Vejle departs every 1 to 2 hours. Travel time is 30 minutes to Bryrup.

From Vejle train station:
Bus 215, direction Silkeborg departs from Vejle Trafik Center (6 min. walk from the train) every 1 to 2 hours.
Travel time is 50 minutes to Bryrup.

Please note:
Bus fares are paid in CASH in DKK (Danish Kroner) only. You can also buy your ticket online in advance at www.rejseplanen.dk.
Euros and other currencies are not accepted.
ATMs are at airports and major train stations. Or bring Danish currency from your home country.

Taxis

 

A taxi from Billund Airport to Vrads Sande costs around DKK 900 to 1100 (approximately € 120 to 150)*; night and weekend rate is about 20% higher.

A taxi from Silkeborg train station to Vrads Sande costs around DKK 400 (approximately € 55)*; night and weekend rate is about 20% higher.

Taxis can be paid in cash (Danish Kroner) or with Visa card.

Taxa Midt: +45 9712 0777 (covers Silkeborg and Vrads area)
Billund Taxi: +45 7535 3506 (has minibus for up to 8 persons)
Dantaxi: +45 4848 4848 (has minibus for up to 8 persons)
Silkeborg Taxi: +45 8680 6060, or call Taxa Midt or Dantaxi
Horsens Taxi: +45 7550 3000
Skanderborg Taxi: +45 8651 0000, or call Dantaxi
Vejle Taxi: +45 7020 1222

* Prices as of 2019

Trains

 

The closest train station to Vrads Sande is in the city of Silkeborg.

From Silkeborg Station, the local bus 215, direction Vejle goes directly to Bryrup or Løve. See more information here.

If you are arriving from Copenhagen, Odense or Germany, it maybe more direct to take the train to Vejle, and then local bus 215, direction Silkeborg, which goes directly to Bryrup or Løve. See more information here.

Train schedules and tickets (within Denmark) are available at rejseplanen.dk.
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