How to travel from Rotterdam to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Rotterdam and Copenhagen is around 698km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen by train, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 845($115)
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Train

Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrueck Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,225($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 410($55)
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance956km (594 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rotterdam and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Rotterdam to Copenhagen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 410 ($55) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 845 ($115).

The distance between Rotterdam and Copenhagen is around 698km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 676km (420 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Rotterdam and Copenhagen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 845 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Rotterdam and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 410 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rotterdam and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rotterdam to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amersfoort Centraal, Hengelo, Osnabrueck Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Dutch Railways, Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Rotterdam and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Rotterdam and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rotterdam and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 14h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rotterdam and Copenhagen. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rotterdam to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Schiphol Airport then fly from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 2h 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 Rotterdam and Copenhagen. The distance is around 956km (594 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 845 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rotterdam and Copenhagen

Transport options from Rotterdam to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 10m
DKK 845($115)
every 20 mins698km (433 miles)
Train to Anvers-Central, Fly2h 50m
DKK 2,230($300)
every 2 hours899km (558 miles)
Train to Eindhoven Centraal, Fly3h 5m
DKK 830($110)
every 30 mins790km (491 miles)
Train
9h 50m
DKK 1,225($165)
every 20 mins1,016km (631 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
DKK 410($55)
6 times a week1,027km (638 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
DKK 1,470($200)
on demand956km (594 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