How to travel from Hamburg to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Hamburg and Copenhagen is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg 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.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 410($55)

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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    DKK 150($20)
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance468km (291 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 150 ($20) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 720 ($95).

The distance between Hamburg and Copenhagen is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 289km (180 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Hamburg and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Copenhagen is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx DKK 720 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 150 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 45m.

Danish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Hamburg and Copenhagen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Hamburg and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 5h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Copenhagen. Buses run hourly and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to København H. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Hamburg and Copenhagen. The distance is around 468km (291 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around DKK 410 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Copenhagen

Transport options from Hamburg to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
DKK 410($55)
every 20 mins498km (309 miles)
Train to Køge Nord6h 50m
DKK 215($29)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
DKK 150($20)
hourly330km (205 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
DKK 720($95)
on demand468km (291 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