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Museum Skanderborg
Main local museum covering Skanderborg history, archaeology, and regional culture in and around the former royal town.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$72
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$72
Fastest journey on Sep 19
2 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
2 h 40 m
Trains on Sep 19
11
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Skanderborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Skanderborg will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 11 trains from Copenhagen to Skanderborg, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 32 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 52 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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831 · 31Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Skanderborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a flight costs an average of $721.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $721 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Skanderborg:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Skanderborg costing on average $72.
A bus is $687 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Skanderborg costing on average $721.
Other travel options to Skanderborg take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 32m.
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (3h 2m by train vs 3h 6m by car). Tickets start at around $72 compared to roughly $65 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with DSB.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Skanderborg trains for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50113 · 413 | 3:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 6:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50117 · 417 | 4:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 7:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
819 · 19 | 5:32 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 8:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50121 · 421 | 5:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 8:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
19 | 5:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 8:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
823 · 23 | 6:32 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 9:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50125 | 6:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 9:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
23 | 6:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 9:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
625+ 2925 | 7:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h44 | 10:06 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
827 · 27 | 7:32 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 10:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50129 · 429 | 7:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 10:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
27 | 7:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 10:24 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50133 · 433 | 8:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 11:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
839 · 39 | 10:32 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 1:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50141 | 10:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 1:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
39 | 10:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 1:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
843 · 43 | 11:32 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 2:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50145 · 445 | 11:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 2:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
43 | 11:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 2:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
847 · 47 | 12:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 3:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50149 · 449 | 12:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 3:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
47 | 12:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 3:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
649+ 2949 | 1:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h44 | 4:06 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
851 · 51 | 1:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 4:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50153 · 453 | 1:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 4:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
51 | 1:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 4:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
855 · 55 | 2:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 5:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50157 | 2:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 5:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
55 | 2:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 5:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
859 · 59 | 3:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 6:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50161 · 461 | 3:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 6:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
59 | 3:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 6:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
863 · 63 | 4:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 7:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50165 · 465 | 4:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 7:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
63 | 4:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 7:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
867 · 67 | 5:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 8:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50169 · 469 | 5:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 8:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
67 | 5:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 8:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
871 · 71 | 6:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 9:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50173 · 471 | 6:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 9:54 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
71 | 6:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 9:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
875 · 75 | 7:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 10:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
50177 · 477 | 7:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h17 | 11:02 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
75 | 7:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 10:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
879 · 79 | 8:32 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h52 | 11:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 1 transfer | |
70181 | 8:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h16 | 12:01 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 | 8:52 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h32 | 11:24 PM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70185 | 9:45 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h27 | 1:12 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
50103 | 12:45 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h09 | 3:54 AM Skanderborg Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Skanderborg run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $71 but you can travel from only $15 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $71 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Discover the best of Skanderborg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Skanderborg trip today.
Main local museum covering Skanderborg history, archaeology, and regional culture in and around the former royal town.
Museum at the former monastery ruins, presenting medieval monastic life, archaeology, and the natural setting around Mossø.
Bunker museum in Skanderborg Deer Park documenting German occupation headquarters and World War II history in Denmark.
Large deer park and forest by the lake, loved for walking trails, viewpoints, wildlife, and historic traces near the town center.
Prominent hill viewpoint with broad panoramas across the lake district, popular for hiking, photography, and sunset visits.
Long lake in the Skanderborg area with shoreline paths, picnic spots, and calm scenery suited to easy outdoor exploration.
Smørrebrød is Denmark’s classic open rye sandwich, often topped with herring, roast beef, or egg. It is a staple lunch tradition across East Jutland.
Stegt flæsk med persillesovs is crispy pork belly with parsley sauce and potatoes, often called Denmark’s national dish and widely loved in traditional inns.
Frikadeller are pan-fried Danish meatballs, usually served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled sides. They are everyday comfort food in local homes and eateries.
Well-known lakeside dining venue in Dyrehaven area, popular for seasonal Danish dishes and scenic surroundings in a calm, traditional setting.
Established hotel restaurant in central Skanderborg with a classic Danish menu and a polished but relaxed atmosphere suitable for dinner or lunch.
Casual pizzeria and Italian restaurant in Skanderborg with a dependable local following, suited to an easy family meal in an informal atmosphere.
Skanderborg is costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transport are pricier than in many EU towns, though local cafes and supermarket meals can help control budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional and uncommon.
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Skanderborg Station -> Adelgade, Skanderborg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Skanderborg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skanderborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Skanderborg trains use the København Hovedb. to Skanderborg St. station pair, with some services arriving at Alken. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Skanderborg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Skanderborg St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Skanderborg, Café K
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Skanderborg St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Skanderborg St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Skanderborg St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Skanderborg St.: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Skanderborg St.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skanderborghus, Skanderborg Park Hotel, Nørre Vissing Kro.
Alken is 5 km from Skanderborg city centre. Public transport options include:
Alken has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alken.
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