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National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main cultural history museum, covering Viking heritage, royal treasures, and everyday life from prehistory to the present.
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$54
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ljungskile to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ljungskile to Copenhagen will cost around $54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 7 buses that leave Ljungskile for Copenhagen on Mon, May 18, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 286 km distance in an average of 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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300Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljungskile to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 177 miles (286 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$38 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price | $265 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ljungskile to Copenhagen:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljungskile to Copenhagen costing on average $77 (€62).
A bus is $227 (€183) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljungskile to Copenhagen costing on average $265 (€214).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 12:53AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 08:53AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 12:53PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Vy Bus4You | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 02:53PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h32 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Vasttrafik | Departure Time 10:53PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h07 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
The table below shows live departures for Ljungskile to Copenhagen buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:53 PM Ljungskile Station | 8h07 | 7:00 AM Copenhagen | 1 transfer | |
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600 | 1:30 AM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 5h30 | 7:00 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 · 600 | 2:30 AM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 8h50 | 11:20 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 1 transfer | |
300 | 1:30 PM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 5h30 | 7:00 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
600 | 2:35 PM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 5h30 | 8:05 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 5h30 | 8:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Uddevalla, Torp Terminalen | 5h30 | 10:25 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ljungskile to Copenhagen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 177 miles (286 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 177 miles (286 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Copenhagen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Copenhagen trip today.
Denmark’s main cultural history museum, covering Viking heritage, royal treasures, and everyday life from prehistory to the present.
Major art museum known for classical sculpture, French Impressionists, and its striking winter garden under a glass dome.
Denmark’s national gallery with Danish Golden Age paintings, European masters, and a strong modern and contemporary collection.
Colorful 17th-century waterfront lined with historic houses and boats, one of Copenhagen’s most famous walking areas.
Historic amusement garden in the city center, valued as much for its atmosphere, lights, and landscaping as for its rides.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, ideal for strolling between major squares, shops, and historic buildings.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, shrimp, or egg. It is a classic Danish lunch tradition strongly associated with Copenhagen.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish, it is a hearty traditional meal found in classic Danish restaurants.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made with pork or a pork-beef mix, often served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled cabbage. They are a staple of everyday Danish home cooking.
World-famous fine dining restaurant showcasing innovative New Nordic cuisine and Copenhagen’s global culinary reputation.
Historic Copenhagen restaurant famous for classic smørrebrød, schnapps, and traditional Danish lunch in an old-world setting.
Well-known traditional Danish restaurant serving hearty classics like smørrebrød and stegt flæsk in a relaxed, historic atmosphere.
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