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National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main cultural history museum with Viking, medieval, royal, and ethnographic collections. A strong first stop for understanding Danish history.
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$118
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Trains per day
35
Distance
410 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hanover Hbf 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 Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station will cost around $118 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $60.
It's difficult to get from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station without transferring at least once.
ICE 1080 · 11246 · 11196 · IC 5754
ICE 1686 · ECE 398
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · ICL 50070
ICE 74 · S1 · ECE 1170
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 50176
ICE 74 · S1 · ECE 1170
ICE 886 · S3 · RJ 1176
ICE 1686 · ECE 398
ICE 788 · ECE 392
ICE 78 · ECE 396Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 254 miles (410 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 35m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station:
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average $89 (€72).
A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station costing on average $226 (€184).
Other travel options to Copenhagen Central Station take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 7h 5m.
Tickets start at around $89 (€72) compared to roughly $142 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 6h 28m versus 5h 56m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1686 · ECE 398 | On time 6:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h31 | 2:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1686 · ECE 396 | On time 6:31 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h31 | 4:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 778 · ECE 396 | On time 7:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h53 | 4:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · ECE 396 | On time 8:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h53 | 4:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 78 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 | On time 8:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h50 | 5:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · S1 · RJ 1176 | On time 8:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h53 | 6:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 776 · S1 · RJ 1176 | On time 9:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h53 | 6:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 776 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 | On time 9:09 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h50 | 5:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 686 · ECE 1196 · ICL 50046 | On time 9:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h23 | 5:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 686 · S1 · RJ 1176 | On time 9:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h26 | 6:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 886 · S3 · RJ 1176 | On time 10:36 AM Hanover Hbf | 7h26 | 6:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 774 · 11168 · IC 5760 · ICL 50054 | On time 11:14 AM Hanover Hbf | 8h45 | 7:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ECE 8 · S3 · RJ 384 | On time 12:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h53 | 8:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 · S3 · RJ 394 | On time 12:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h53 | 8:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ECE 8 · S1 · RJ 384 | On time 12:15 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h47 | 8:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 772 · 11172 · IC 5762 · ICL 50062 | On time 1:13 PM Hanover Hbf | 8h46 | 9:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 74 · S1 · ECE 1170 | On time 2:09 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h53 | 10:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 74 · S3 · ECE 1170 | On time 2:14 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h48 | 10:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · ICL 70070 | On time 3:13 PM Hanover Hbf | 8h46 | 11:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 770 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | On time 3:13 PM Hanover Hbf | 10h07 | 1:20 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 788 · ECE 392 | On time 4:36 PM Hanover Hbf | 7h32 | 12:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 572 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 50022 | On time 11:13 PM Hanover Hbf | 12h46 | 11:59 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
4446+ 81906+ ECE 1198 · ECE 398 | On time 2:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 11h45 | 2:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
4446+ 81906+ ECE 398 | On time 2:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 11h45 | 2:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
4446+ 81906+ ECE 1198 · 11196 | 2:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 11h42 | 1:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5 transfers | |
4446+ 81906+ ECE 1198 | On time 2:17 AM Hanover Hbf | 9h45 | 12:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Hanover Hbf to Copenhagen Central Station run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 13:36. The fastest train covers the 254 miles (410 km) distance in 6h 30m.
Distance 254 miles (410 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 30m |
First train 6:08 AM |
Last train 1:36 PM |
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Denmark’s main cultural history museum with Viking, medieval, royal, and ethnographic collections. A strong first stop for understanding Danish history.
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One of Europe’s best-known pedestrian shopping streets, linking major squares and landmarks through the historic center.
The King’s Garden, a central historic park surrounding Rosenborg Castle. Popular for strolling, picnics, and seasonal flower displays.
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Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and widely loved in Copenhagen.
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