The distance between Zurich and Copenhagen is around 1,252km (778 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 12hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Zurich 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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Take the train to Basel Bad Bf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.
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Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to Copenhagen central train station.
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There are several options for getting from Zurich to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 530 ($71) and will take around 19h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 12hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 2,105 ($285).
The distance between Zurich and Copenhagen is around 1,252km (778 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)
It takes around 12h 15m to get from Zurich and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen is to drive which takes around 12hrs and will set you back approx DKK 2,105 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 530 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zurich and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 12h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zurich to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Basel Bad Bf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 12h 15m.
Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways and Danish Railways run train services between Zurich and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 12h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zurich and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 19h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Zurich to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 19h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Zurich and Copenhagen. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 19h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zurich to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Basel Bad Bf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H. instead which will take 12h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zurich and Copenhagen. The distance is around 1,363km (847 miles) by road and it will take around 12hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 15m and will usually cost around DKK 1,895 ($255).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 12h 15m | DKK 1,895($255) | every 20 mins | 1,416km (880 miles) |
Train via Hamburg Hbf | 14h 35m | DKK 1,820($245) | once daily | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 19h 10m | DKK 530($71) | every 20 mins | 1,252km (778 miles) |
Bus via Heidelberg Pre Waypoint | 22h 25m | DKK 565($76) | 6 times a week | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Drive | 12hrs | DKK 2,105($285) | on demand | 1,363km (847 miles) |
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