Directions to Roskilde University

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. 220 and 201A.
 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 timetables on the journeyplanner Rejseplanen.

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)'.

Map with directions from exit no. 9 to Roskilde University

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)'.

Map with directions from exit no. 10 to Roskilde University

Parking

Please note that at Roskilde University you are only allowed to park, where there are blue parking signs.

It is usually not a problem to find available parking spaces at Roskilde University Campus. Parking at P2 and P3, north of the dormitory, requires a parking permit. However, a permit is not necessary if you park at the diagonal parking spaces at the street “Trekroner Forskerpark” (P1).

Guest parking permits can be obtained from the service desk at building 03.

If you are visiting an employee at Roskilde University, the employee has the opportunity to issue a guest parking permit and send it to you as a pdf.

If you are an employee or student, you can read more about your parking opportunities at Roskilde University's intranet.

If you are a censor, your parking permit will be included in an email which you will receive from Roskilde University.

At Campus

Find your way at campus

MazeMap - interactive map of Roskilde University Campus

 

Directions on Campus

Service Desk  |  Building 03

Rectorship  |  Building 03.2
 
RUC administration
RUC HR  |  Building 03.0
RUC Communication & Rector's Office  |  Building 03.2
RUC Education & Students  |  Building 01
RUC Finance, IT & Technical Services  |  Building 03.2
 
Departments
Department of Communication and Arts  |  Building 40, 41, 42, 43, 44
Department of Science and Environment  |  Building 15, 27, 28
Department of People and Technology  |  Building 02, 04, 03.1, 06, 08, 10.1
Department of Social Sciences and Business  |  Building 20-25

Bachelor Study Programmes
Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities  |  Building 44, 45, 46
International Bachelor Study Programme in Humanities  |  Building 44
Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Sciences  |  Building 27
International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Sciences  |  Building 12
Bachelor Study Programme in People and Technology  |  Building 04, 06
Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences  |  Building 20, 22
International Bachelor Study Programme in Social Sciences  |  Building 21
 
Roskilde University Library  |  Building 26
 
Facilities
Auditorium  |  Building 01, 15.1, 25.2, 45.1, 46.1
Cinema  |  Building 41.1
Grand Auditorium  |  Building 00
Canteen  |  Building 01
Printing Services  |  Building 12
University Chaplain  |  Building 24.2
RUC Café og Bar  |  Building 13
Student Council  |  Building 13.1
Student Counselling Service  | Building 40.1.47 (ordinary counselling) and  |  Building 41.1.02 (SPS)
Canteen Goods Delivery  |  Building 01
Rosklide University Library - Goods Delivery  |  Building 26
Korallen Daycare  |  Building 38
Campus Service  |  Building 37
Student Hub  |  Building 01, Temporary relocated in the Library 26.1 from November 11th 2019.

Internet access as a guest at RUC

As a guest at Roskilde University you have several options for accessing the internet.

Guide: How to get internet access at Roskilde University

 

Help

Service desk

Roskilde University's service desk is located in building 03
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00

 

Student Hub

Student Hub is situated by the canteen in building 01. Temporary relocated in the Library 26.1 from November 11th 2019.
Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 12:00 - 15:00
Study guidance bachelor
Study guidance master programmes