How to travel from Sønderborg to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Sønderborg and Copenhagen is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Sønderborg 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 Fredericia St. and then to København H.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 355($48)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 155($21)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sønderborg and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Sønderborg to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 155 ($21) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 350 ($47).

The distance between Sønderborg and Copenhagen is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Sønderborg and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sønderborg to Copenhagen is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx DKK 350 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Sønderborg and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 155 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sønderborg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sønderborg to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Fredericia St.. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

Danish Railways run train services between Sønderborg and Copenhagen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Sønderborg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Sønderborg and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Sønderborg and Copenhagen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sønderborg to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Fredericia St. and then to København H. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Sønderborg and Copenhagen. The distance is around 321km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sønderborg to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 355 ($48).

How do I get from Sønderborg to Copenhagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Sønderborg and Copenhagen

Transport options from Sønderborg to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
DKK 355($48)
hourly352km (219 miles)
Bus
4h 20m
DKK 155($21)
every 20 mins338km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
DKK 350($47)
on demand321km (200 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