How to travel from Nice to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Nice and Copenhagen is around 1,405km (873 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice to Copenhagen 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 Nice (NCE) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,370($320)
Operated byScandinavian Airlines+ 10 others
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration18hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,470($465)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 780($105)
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Distance1,889km (1,173 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Nice to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 780 ($105) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 2,370 ($320).

The distance between Nice and Copenhagen is around 1,405km (873 miles).

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Nice and Copenhagen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Copenhagen is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx DKK 2,370 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 780 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Nice and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18hrs, 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 Nice and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Copenhagen. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Nice and Copenhagen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 25m.

Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air International, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Luxair, Swiss Airways, Air France, easyJet, KLM, British Airways and Wizz Air fly between Nice and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 2h 25m.

The flight from Nice to Copenhagen typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH).

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 Nice and Copenhagen. The distance is around 1,889km (1,173 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Copenhagen is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around DKK 2,370 ($320).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Copenhagen

Transport options from Nice to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 5m
DKK 2,370($320)
every 20 mins1,405km (873 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18hrs
DKK 3,470($465)
every 20 mins2,456km (1,526 miles)
Train via Paris Gare De Lyon18h 10m
DKK 3,395($455)
every 20 mins2,456km (1,526 miles)
Bus
1 day 4h
DKK 780($105)
once daily1,945km (1,208 miles)
Drive
17h 30m
DKK 2,905($390)
on demand1,889km (1,173 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