How to travel from Paris to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Paris and Copenhagen is around 1,067km (663 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,860($250)
Operated byVueling Airlines+ 1 others
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Train

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

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,265($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 585($79)
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration11h 55m
  • Distance1,353km (841 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Paris to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 585 ($79) and will take around 21h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 1,860 ($250).

The distance between Paris and Copenhagen 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 40m to get from Paris and Copenhagen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Copenhagen is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 1,860 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 585 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.

Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Paris and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 11h 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 Paris and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 21h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ghent. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Copenhagen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 21h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Paris and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Copenhagen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Vueling Airlines and Transavia France fly between Paris and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Paris to Copenhagen typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) 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 Paris and Copenhagen. The distance is around 1,353km (841 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 Paris to Copenhagen is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around DKK 1,860 ($250).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Copenhagen

Transport options from Paris to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 40m
DKK 1,860($250)
every 20 mins1,067km (663 miles)
Train + 1 similar
11h 55m
DKK 2,265($305)
every 20 mins1,483km (922 miles)
Train via Koeln Hbf14h 20m
DKK 2,190($295)
once daily1,496km (930 miles)
Bus
21h 15m
DKK 585($79)
6 times a week1,466km (911 miles)
Drive
11h 55m
DKK 2,090($280)
on demand1,353km (841 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Paris and Copenhagen

Airlines

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