How to travel from Bucharest to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Bucharest and Copenhagen is around 1,583km (984 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bucharest 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 Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    DKK 875($120)
Operated byWizz Air+ 8 others
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Train

Take the train to Budapest-Keleti then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 1,020($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coppenhagen.

  • Duration1 day 13h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    DKK 965($130)
Operated by

Brianna Tour

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Distance2,451km (1,523 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bucharest and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around DKK 875 ($120) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Bucharest and Copenhagen is around 1,583km (984 miles).

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bucharest and Copenhagen by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Copenhagen is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx DKK 875 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around DKK 875 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Nyugati pályaudvar M and Hamburg Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Danish Railways run train services between Bucharest and Copenhagen. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 10h, 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 Bucharest and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 13h and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bucharest and Copenhagen with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 1 day 13h.

Brianna Tour run regular bus services between Bucharest and Copenhagen. Buses run once a week and take around 1 day 13h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Copenhagen (CPH). The flight takes around 3hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bucharest and Copenhagen with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3hrs.

Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, LOT, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, KLM, British Airways and Aegean Airlines fly between Bucharest and Copenhagen. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and and arrive into Copenhagen (CPH). These flights usually take around 3hrs.

The flight from Bucharest to Copenhagen typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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 Bucharest and Copenhagen. The distance is around 2,451km (1,523 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Copenhagen is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around DKK 875 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bucharest and Copenhagen

Transport options from Bucharest to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 40m
DKK 875($120)
every 20 mins1,583km (984 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
DKK 1,020($135)
once daily2,596km (1,613 miles)
Bus
1 day 13h
DKK 965($130)
twice a week2,645km (1,644 miles)
Drive
23h 30m
DKK 3,775($510)
on demand2,451km (1,523 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