How to travel from Copenhagen to Frankfurt, Germany

The distance between Copenhagen and Frankfurt is around 942km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Frankfurt central train station.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
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Drive

Drive to Frankfurt am Main.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance958km (595 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Frankfurt

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Frankfurt by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Copenhagen and Frankfurt is around 942km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (418 miles)

It takes around 8h 55m to get from Copenhagen and Frankfurt by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Frankfurt is to drive which takes around 8h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Frankfurt, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Frankfurt. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.

Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Copenhagen and Frankfurt. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Frankfurt. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Frankfurt with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 15hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Frankfurt. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Frankfurt. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. instead which will take 8h 55m.

The closest major airport to Frankfurt is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Frankfurt. The distance is around 958km (595 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Frankfurt is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Copenhagen to Frankfurt

Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Frankfurt

Transport options from Copenhagen to Frankfurt
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 55m
€165($165)
every 20 mins993km (617 miles)
Bus
15hrs
€50($50)
4 times a day942km (585 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€200($200)
on demand958km (595 miles)

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Airports near Frankfurt

The following major airports near Frankfurt offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Frankfurt
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
103km (64 miles) from Frankfurt
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Frankfurt