How to travel from Berlin to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Berlin and Copenhagen is around 512km (318 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Copenhagen by train, bus, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CopenhagenBerlin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 855($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    DKK 225($30)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Świnoujście then take a ferry to Ystad then drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 445($60)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Copenhagen by train, bus, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 225 ($30) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 855 ($115).

The distance between Berlin and Copenhagen is around 512km (318 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Berlin and Copenhagen by train.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx DKK 855 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Copenhagen is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 225 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Berlin to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Danish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Berlin and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Berlin and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 8h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Copenhagen. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to København H. instead which will take 6h 25m.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Berlin to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to København H. instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around DKK 855 ($115).

How do I get from Berlin to Copenhagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Copenhagen

Transport options from Berlin to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
DKK 855($115)
every 20 mins783km (486 miles)
Train to Ørestad9h 55m
DKK 275($37)
4 times a week632km (393 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
DKK 225($30)
5 times a day557km (346 miles)
Car and Ferry
11hrs
DKK 445($60)
twice daily512km (318 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