How to travel from Esbjerg to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Esbjerg and Copenhagen is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Esbjerg to Copenhagen 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 København H.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 260($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 140($19)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Esbjerg and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Esbjerg to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 140 ($19) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 320 ($43).

The distance between Esbjerg and Copenhagen is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Esbjerg and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Esbjerg to Copenhagen is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx DKK 320 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Esbjerg and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 140 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Esbjerg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Esbjerg and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3hrs.

Danish Railways run train services between Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Esbjerg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Esbjerg and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Esbjerg and Copenhagen. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Esbjerg to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to København H. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Esbjerg and Copenhagen. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Esbjerg to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around DKK 260 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Esbjerg and Copenhagen

Transport options from Esbjerg to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
DKK 260($35)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
DKK 140($19)
once daily309km (192 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
DKK 320($43)
on demand295km (183 miles)

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Airports near Copenhagen

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Copenhagen
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Copenhagen