How to travel from Warsaw to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Warsaw and Copenhagen is around 1,185km (736 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 11h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Warsaw 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 Berlin Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,005($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to København.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 370($50)
Operated by

Sindbad

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Distance1,306km (812 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Warsaw and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Warsaw to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 370 ($50) and will take around 19h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 11h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 2,015 ($270).

The distance between Warsaw and Copenhagen is around 1,185km (736 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 672km (417 miles)

It takes around 12hrs to get from Warsaw and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Warsaw to Copenhagen is to drive which takes around 11h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 2,015 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Warsaw and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 370 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Warsaw and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Warsaw to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dworzec Gdański, Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

PKP Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Czech Railways, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Warsaw and Copenhagen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12hrs, 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 Warsaw and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Warsaw to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dw. Zachodni 02. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

Sindbad run regular bus services between Warsaw and Copenhagen. Buses run once a week and take around 19h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Warsaw to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H. instead which will take 12hrs.

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 Warsaw and Copenhagen. The distance is around 1,306km (812 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Warsaw to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 12hrs and will usually cost around DKK 1,005 ($135).

How do I get from Warsaw to Copenhagen

Compare travel optionsbetween Warsaw and Copenhagen

Transport options from Warsaw to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
12hrs
DKK 1,005($135)
once daily1,351km (839 miles)
Bus
19h 55m
DKK 370($50)
once a week1,185km (736 miles)
Drive
11h 35m
DKK 2,015($270)
on demand1,306km (812 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