Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 05

Cheapest price on Sep 05

zł257

Average ticket price on Sep 05

zł531

Fastest journey on Sep 05

8 h 48 m

Average journey duration on Sep 05

8 h 48 m

Trains on Sep 05

28

Distance

672 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station will cost around zł531 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł257.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station without transferring at least once.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 578 · ECE 392
    2:47 PM8h50
    Frankfurt South station
    11:37 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    zł2571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 578 · ECE 392
    2:46 PM8h51
    Frankfurt South station
    11:37 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    zł2661One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 50180
    3:42 PM10h32
    Frankfurt South station
    2:14 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    zł2851One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 50172
    1:41 PM10h33
    Frankfurt South station
    12:14 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    zł2941One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 592 · ICE 790 · ICE 572 · 11152
    8:15 PM15h59
    Frankfurt South station
    12:14 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    zł3031One-way
    5 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train for Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł361 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł361, while a train costs an average of zł361.

Distance: 417 miles (672 km)

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Train
Driving

zł361

Average price

Cheapest

zł822

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

9h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 38m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station is a train with an average price of zł361.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station:

A train is zł8 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average zł369.

A train is zł1275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average zł1636.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen Central Station take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 15m.

Bus takes on average 16h 57m.

Yes, you can take a train between Frankfurt South station and Copenhagen Central Station.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around zł361 compared to roughly zł822 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł460. The journey takes 9h 15m versus 8h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station train times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Deutsche BahnICE 776 · ECE 396
On time
6:46 AM Frankfurt South station
8h52
3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 776 · ECE 396
On time
6:50 AM Frankfurt South station
8h48
3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148
Delayed
5:46 AM 7:42 AMFrankfurt South station
10h32
6:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · RJ 384
Delayed
5:46 AM 7:42 AMFrankfurt South station
9h56
5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148
On time
7:46 AM Frankfurt South station
10h28
6:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 76 · RJ 384
On time
7:46 AM Frankfurt South station
9h52
5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 774 · S7 · RJ 384
On time
8:46 AM Frankfurt South station
8h52
5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 774 · S3 · RJ 384
On time
8:50 AM Frankfurt South station
8h48
5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 774 · S7 · RJ 384
On time
8:50 AM Frankfurt South station
8h48
5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 8 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156
Delayed
7:46 AM 9:41 AMFrankfurt South station
10h33
8:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnECE 8 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156
On time
9:46 AM Frankfurt South station
10h28
8:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 772 · ECE 394
On time
10:46 AM Frankfurt South station
8h52
7:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 772 · ECE 394
On time
10:50 AM Frankfurt South station
8h48
7:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164
Delayed
9:46 AM 11:42 AMFrankfurt South station
10h32
10:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · RJ 382
Delayed
9:46 AM 11:42 AMFrankfurt South station
9h56
9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · RJ 382
On time
11:46 AM Frankfurt South station
9h52
9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 74 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164
On time
11:46 AM Frankfurt South station
10h28
10:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 770 · 11174 · RJ 382
On time
12:46 PM Frankfurt South station
8h52
9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 770 · 11174 · RJ 382
On time
12:50 PM Frankfurt South station
8h48
9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station		2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 50172
Delayed
11:46 AM 1:41 PMFrankfurt South station
10h33
12:14 AM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 6 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 50172
On time
1:46 PM Frankfurt South station
10h28
12:14 AM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 578 · ECE 392
On time
2:46 PM Frankfurt South station
8h51
11:37 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 578 · ECE 392
On time
2:47 PM Frankfurt South station
8h50
11:37 PM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 50180
Delayed
1:46 PM 3:42 PMFrankfurt South station
10h32
2:14 AM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 72 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70180
On time
3:46 PM Frankfurt South station
10h38
2:24 AM Copenhagen Central Station		3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 70 · ECE 1198
On time
7:46 PM Frankfurt South station
15h52
11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station		1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 592 · ICE 790 · ICE 572 · 11152
On time
8:15 PM Frankfurt South station
15h59
12:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		5 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 592 · ICE 790 · ICE 572 · S3
On time
8:15 PM Frankfurt South station
15h59
12:14 PM Copenhagen Central Station		6 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station

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Trains from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station run on average 7 times per day, taking around 9h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł133 if you book in advance.

The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 12:18. The fastest train covers the 417 miles (672 km) distance in 8h 49m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
417 miles (672 km)
Average train duration
9h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
zł133
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
8h 49m
First train
4:13 AM
Last train
12:18 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Frankfurt South station and Copenhagen Central Station from zł133. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
8h 49m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
zł133
Deutsche Bahn frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
Learn more about Deutsche Bahn

FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station 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 Copenhagen Central Station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at zł133, while the average price is around zł361.
The train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station takes 8h 49m and runs 7 per day.
The distance by train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station is 417 miles (672 km).
The first train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station leaves at 4:13 AM.
The last train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station leaves at 12:18 PM.
There is no direct train service currently available from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station.
The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station is by train, with a cost of around zł133.
The train journey from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to København Hovedb. offers diverse scenery, including views of the Rhine Valley, with its vineyards and historic castles, and picturesque countryside landscapes in Germany and Denmark, making it a generally scenic route.
A day trip from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to København Hovedb. is not feasible as the journey takes 8h 49m and the trip frequency is 5 per day for trains.
Yes, you can take the train from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station.
Since both Frankfurt South station and Copenhagen Central Station are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Copenhagen Central Station include Malmö, Lund, Ystad, Helsingborg, Odense.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Denmark uses the Danish krone (DKK) as its currency. Travelers generally find card payments more convenient and widely accepted across Denmark, especially in cities, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station

Most Frankfurt South station to Copenhagen Central Station trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to København Hovedb. station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt South station and Copenhagen Central Station train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival train stations in Copenhagen
Frankfurt (Main) SüdFrankfurt (Main) Süd, Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am MainWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Süd from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt (Main) Süd is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainS6, S5, S4, S3 · 5m · zł5 · every ~27 min
BusN8 · 9m
M36, 30 · 14m · every ~21 min
Tram18 · 11m · zł14 · every ~12 min
SubwayU8, U3, U2, U1 · 5m · zł14 · every ~40 min

Frankfurt (Main) Süd train station facilities and services

Frankfurt (Main) Süd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Merals Imbiss, Bootshaus am Eisernen Steg, Freigut, Holbein's

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Information desks are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Süd.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel am Berg, Leonardo Royal Hotel Frankfurt, Hotel Ritter, Lindner Main Plaza.

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