- Must visit
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
55 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Elsinore to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Elsinore to Copenhagen will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 53 trains that leave Elsinore for Copenhagen on Tue, Jun 30, 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 30 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 30 the slowest trains will take 55 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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52543Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Elsinore to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Elsinore to Copenhagen:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Elsinore to Copenhagen costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-13.07 (€-10.74). The journey takes 54m versus 43m 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 Elsinore to Copenhagen trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2599 | 12:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 1:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52527 | 6:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 7:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54227 | 6:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 7:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54529 | 6:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 7:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52229 | 6:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 7:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52531 | 7:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 8:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54231 | 7:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 8:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54533 | 7:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 8:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52233 | 7:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 8:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52535 | 8:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54235 | 8:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54537 | 8:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52237 | 8:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52539 | 9:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54239 | 9:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54541 | 9:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52241 | 9:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52543 | 10:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 11:08 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54243 | 10:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 11:23 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54545 | 10:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 11:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52245 | 10:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 11:53 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52547 | 11:13 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 12:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54247 | 11:28 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 12:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54549 | 11:43 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 12:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52249 | 11:58 AM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 12:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52551 | 12:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 1:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54251 | 12:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 1:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54553 | 12:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 1:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52253 | 12:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 1:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52555 | 1:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 2:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54255 | 1:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 2:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54557 | 1:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 2:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52257 | 1:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 2:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52559 | 2:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 3:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54259 | 2:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 3:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54561 | 2:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 3:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52261 | 2:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 3:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52563 | 3:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 4:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54263 | 3:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 4:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54565 | 3:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 4:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52265 | 3:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 4:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52583 | 8:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4283 | 8:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4585 | 8:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2085 | 8:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 9:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52287 | 9:13 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:08 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4287 | 9:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4589 | 9:43 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2089 | 9:58 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 10:53 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4291 | 10:28 PM Helsingør Station | 0h55 | 11:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Elsinore to Copenhagen run on average 13 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking, medieval, royal, and modern Danish culture in a central historic building.
Major art museum known for classical sculpture, French Impressionists, and its winter garden atrium.
Denmark’s national gallery with Danish Golden Age art, European masters, and strong modern collections.
Colorful canal-front district lined with historic houses and boats, one of Copenhagen’s most photographed areas.
Central pedestrian shopping street and one of Europe’s classic urban promenades, connecting major squares and sights.
Alternative self-governing neighborhood known for murals, creative atmosphere, and unusual urban character.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, shrimp, or egg. It is one of Denmark’s most iconic lunch traditions and a must-try in Copenhagen.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish, it is a classic hearty meal found in traditional restaurants.
Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made from pork or a pork-beef mix, often served with potatoes, gravy, and pickled cabbage. They are a staple of Danish home cooking.
World-famous fine dining restaurant celebrated for innovative New Nordic cuisine and exceptional service. Best for a high-end culinary experience rather than classic traditional fare.
Historic Copenhagen institution famous for classic smørrebrød, pickled herring, and schnapps in a traditional dining room atmosphere.
Well-known traditional Danish restaurant specializing in generous smørrebrød and classic lunch dishes in a cozy old-style setting.
Costs are high by European standards, especially for hotels, dining, and alcohol, though public transport is efficient.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for excellent service is appreciated. Round up taxi fares if desired.
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Copenhagen Central Station -> City Hall Square, Copenhagen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Elsinore to Copenhagen 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Elsinore to Copenhagen trains use the Helsingør St. to København Hovedb. station pair. Use this guide to compare Elsinore and Copenhagen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Helsingør 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, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Kronborg, Café Olai
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsingør St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsingør St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsingør St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsingør St.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsingør St.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skandia, Marienlyst Strandhotel, Hotel Hamlet.
Snekkersten St. is 2 km from Elsinore city centre. Public transport options include:
Snekkersten St. has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Snekkersten St..
Available at Snekkersten St.: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Snekkersten St..
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.
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