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National Museum of Denmark
Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking heritage, royal history, and global collections. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s culture and past.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
21 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
57
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roskilde to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roskilde to Copenhagen will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 57 trains that leave Roskilde for Copenhagen on Sat, Jun 20, 57 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 23 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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51542Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roskilde to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 19 miles (31 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $6 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Roskilde to Copenhagen:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roskilde to Copenhagen costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (24m by train vs 42m by car). Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $8 (€6) 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 Regional, Intercity, DSB, Danish Railways (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 Roskilde to Copenhagen trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
51548 | 5:36 PM Roskilde station | 0h21 | 5:57 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52248 | 5:39 PM Roskilde station | 0h25 | 6:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54548 | 5:49 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 6:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50148 | 5:57 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 6:21 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4250 | 6:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 6:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2550 | 6:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 6:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51552 | 6:36 PM Roskilde station | 0h21 | 6:57 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52252 | 6:39 PM Roskilde station | 0h25 | 7:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54552 | 6:49 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 7:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50152 | 6:57 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 7:21 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4254 | 7:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 7:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2554 | 7:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 7:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51556 | 7:36 PM Roskilde station | 0h21 | 7:57 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52256 | 7:39 PM Roskilde station | 0h25 | 8:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
54556 | 7:49 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 8:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50156 | 7:57 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 8:21 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
1574 | 12:02 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 12:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50172 | 12:14 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 12:38 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2274 | 12:23 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 12:50 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2076 | 12:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 1:04 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1578 | 1:02 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 1:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2080 | 1:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 2:04 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70176 | 1:45 AM Roskilde station | 0h25 | 2:10 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52282 | 2:07 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 2:34 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70180 | 2:23 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 2:47 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2586 | 3:04 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 3:31 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70188 | 3:56 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 4:20 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
70102 | 6:01 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 6:25 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2504 | 6:04 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 6:31 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4802 | 6:23 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 6:51 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50104 | 6:46 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 7:10 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1506 | 7:02 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 7:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4806 | 7:23 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 7:51 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50108 | 7:46 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 8:10 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1510 | 8:02 AM Roskilde station | 0h28 | 8:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
52210 | 8:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 9:04 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50112 | 8:46 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 9:10 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
1514 | 8:56 AM Roskilde station | 0h21 | 9:17 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4214 | 9:07 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 9:34 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2514 | 9:22 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 9:49 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2216 | 9:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 10:04 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50116 | 9:52 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 10:16 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51518 | 9:56 AM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 10:19 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4218 | 10:07 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 10:34 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2518 | 10:22 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 10:49 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2220 | 10:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 11:04 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50118 | 10:52 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 11:16 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51522 | 10:56 AM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 11:19 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4222 | 11:07 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 11:34 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2522 | 11:22 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 11:49 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2224 | 11:37 AM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 12:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50124 | 11:52 AM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 12:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51526 | 11:56 AM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 12:19 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4226 | 12:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 12:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2526 | 12:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 12:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2228 | 12:37 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 1:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50128 | 12:52 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 1:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51530 | 12:56 PM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 1:19 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4230 | 1:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 1:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2530 | 1:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 1:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2232 | 1:37 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 2:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50132 | 1:52 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 2:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51534 | 1:56 PM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 2:19 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4234 | 2:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 2:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2534 | 2:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 2:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2236 | 2:37 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 3:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50136 | 2:56 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 3:20 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51538 | 3:00 PM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 3:23 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
4238 | 3:07 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 3:34 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2538 | 3:22 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 3:49 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
2240 | 3:37 PM Roskilde station | 0h27 | 4:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
50140 | 3:52 PM Roskilde station | 0h24 | 4:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
51542 | 3:56 PM Roskilde station | 0h23 | 4:19 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Roskilde to Copenhagen run on average 14 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by bus.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (31 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 19 miles (31 km) |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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Denmark’s main history museum, covering Viking heritage, royal history, and global collections. A strong first stop for understanding the country’s culture and past.
A major art museum known for French Impressionists, Danish Golden Age painting, and an outstanding collection of ancient sculpture in a striking historic setting.
Denmark’s national gallery with Danish and international art from old masters to modern works. It is one of the city’s essential museums for art lovers.
The city’s most famous waterfront street, lined with colorful historic houses and old ships. It is one of Copenhagen’s essential walking areas and photo spots.
One of Europe’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, connecting major squares and landmarks in the city center. It is a classic route for first-time visitors.
A striking urban park in Nørrebro known for bold design, public art, and photogenic spaces. It has become especially popular with architecture fans and influencers.
Open-faced rye bread sandwiches topped with ingredients like pickled herring, roast beef, shrimp, or egg. It is one of Denmark’s most iconic everyday lunch traditions.
Crispy fried pork belly served with boiled potatoes and parsley sauce. Often called Denmark’s national dish and a classic comfort meal.
Traditional Danish pan-fried meatballs, usually made with pork or a pork-beef mix, often served with potatoes, gravy, and red cabbage.
World-famous fine dining restaurant focused on seasonal Nordic cuisine and one of Copenhagen’s most celebrated culinary destinations.
Historic Copenhagen institution famous for classic smørrebrød, schnapps, and traditional Danish lunch in an old-world setting.
Established seafood restaurant in the Meatpacking District, known for fresh Nordic seafood, oysters, and a lively contemporary atmosphere.
One of Europe's pricier capitals. Hotels, dining, and drinks are costly, 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.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roskilde 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 Roskilde to Copenhagen trains use the Roskilde St. to København Hovedb. station pair. Use this guide to compare Roskilde and Copenhagen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roskilde St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Flammen Roskilde, Restaurant Upstairs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roskilde St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roskilde St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roskilde St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roskilde St.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Zleep Hotel Roskilde, Scandic Roskilde Park, Comwell Roskilde.
Trekroner st is 3 km from Roskilde city centre. Public transport options include:
Trekroner st has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Dining, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Trekroner st.
Wi-Fi is available at Trekroner st.
Available at Trekroner st: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Trekroner 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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