How to get from Billund airport to Legoland: all transport options explained

The ridiculously short distance everyone overthinks

Here's what nobody mentions upfront: Billund Airport sits just 3 kilometers from Legoland's entrance. That's a 5-minute drive or a 30-minute walk if you're traveling light and the weather cooperates. I've done both, and honestly, the proximity makes this one of the easiest airport-to-attraction transfers you'll ever handle.

Most travel guides overcomplicate this journey with elaborate transportation comparisons when the real answer is simple: pick what matches your luggage situation and budget. After visiting twice with different setups, I learned the hard way that your choice depends more on what you're carrying than anything else.

Walking works better than you'd think

The first time I flew into Billund, I had only a backpack and decided to test the walk. The route follows sidewalks along main roads, nothing scenic but perfectly safe and straightforward. Google Maps doesn't lie about the 30-minute estimate if you maintain a normal pace.

Would I recommend walking with kids and suitcases? Absolutely not. But if you're traveling solo or with just carry-on bags, walking saves money and kills time between landing and Legoland's opening. I grabbed coffee at the airport, walked leisurely, and still arrived before the park got crowded.

The path isn't particularly interesting. You'll see industrial buildings, car dealerships, and regular Danish infrastructure rather than charming villages. But it's flat, well-maintained, and you'll spot Legoland's entrance from pretty far away.

Buses run frequently and cost almost nothing

The public bus route 912 connects Billund Airport directly to Legoland for around 24 DKK. Buses depart every 20 minutes during busy hours, less frequently in early morning or late evening. The ride takes roughly 10 minutes including stops.

I used this option on my return trip when I bought too many Lego sets and couldn't walk comfortably anymore. The bus stop at the airport is clearly marked right outside the terminal. Drivers speak English, and you can pay with card directly on board.

One catch: check the schedule before relying on buses for tight connections. While service runs often during daytime, evening and early morning gaps exist. Missing the last bus means either walking or calling a taxi, which happened to another traveler I met who assumed buses ran all night.

Taxis eliminate all thinking

A taxi from Billund Airport to Legoland costs approximately 100-150 DKK depending on the company and time of day. For that price, someone else handles your luggage, drives directly to your hotel near Legoland, and you spend maybe 5 minutes in the car.

I splurged on a taxi when arriving with friends and splitting the cost made it cheaper per person than the bus. The drivers know exactly where Legoland hotels are located, so you won't need to explain directions or worry about language barriers.

Book through the airport taxi rank or use apps like Uber if available. During peak summer season, pre-booking makes sense, but I've never seen taxi shortages at Billund even on busy days. The airport is small enough that finding ground transportation never requires extensive searching.

Rental cars make sense for longer trips

If Legoland is just one stop on a bigger Denmark road trip, renting a car at Billund Airport is straightforward. The rental desks sit right in the terminal, and you'll drive those 3 kilometers to Legoland in under 10 minutes.

I skipped this option both times because parking at Legoland costs extra and dealing with a rental car for a single destination felt like unnecessary hassle. But friends who continued to Copenhagen after Legoland found the rental car worthwhile for the flexibility it provided.

What actually works best

For families with luggage going straight to Legoland Resort hotels: take a taxi and don't overthink it.

For solo travelers or couples with light bags: walk if weather permits, take the bus if it doesn't.

For road trippers exploring Denmark: rent a car and use Legoland as your first stop.

The beauty of this journey is that it's hard to mess up. The distance is so short that even choosing the "wrong" option barely matters. I've seen families successfully walk with strollers and watched business travelers take taxis for 5-minute rides without anyone regretting their choices.

Just avoid expensive pre-booked private transfers unless you're traveling with a large group or have mobility concerns. The markup for advance booking rarely makes sense when taxis wait at the airport and buses run frequently enough to catch without planning.