How to travel from Copenhagen to Paris, France

The distance between Copenhagen and Paris is around 1,067km (663 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Paris by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others
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Train via Hamburg Hbf

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf, Köln Hbf then Bruxelles Midi and then to Paris Nord.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Paris.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Paris Gallieni.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,349km (838 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Paris

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Paris by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 18h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Copenhagen and Paris is around 1,067km (663 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,029km (639 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Copenhagen and Paris by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Paris is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Paris, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Paris. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Copenhagen to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Köln Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Thalys run train services between Copenhagen and Paris. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12hrs, 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 Paris. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Copenhagen to Paris. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Paris. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Copenhagen and Paris. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and arrive at Paris Orly (ORY). The flight takes around 1h 55m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Copenhagen and Paris with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 55m.

Vueling Airlines and Transavia France fly between Copenhagen and Paris. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY). These flights usually take around 1h 55m.

The flight from Copenhagen to Paris typically takes around 1h 55m. Flights depart from Copenhagen (CPH) and and arrive into Paris Orly (ORY).

The closest major airport to Paris is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Paris. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Paris. The distance is around 1,349km (838 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Paris is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Paris

Transport options from Copenhagen to Paris
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 35m
€250($250)
every 20 mins1,067km (663 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf + 1 similar
11h 55m
€305($305)
every 20 mins1,472km (915 miles)
Train12hrs
€295($295)
every 20 mins1,472km (914 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
€71($71)
once daily1,257km (781 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
€280($280)
on demand1,349km (838 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Paris

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Paris
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Paris
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (43 miles) from Paris