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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $120.
Distance: 385 miles (621 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$212 Average price | $291 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest |
10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $212 (€171).
A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $291 (€234).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Copenhagen
How to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM14h30Schiphol, Airport Terminal 13:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1021One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM14h30Schiphol, Airport Terminal 13:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1021One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- D835412:50 PM1h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol4:10 PMCopenhagen Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICD 1875 · IC 1775 · 20389 · S18:16 PM15h22Amsterdam Zuid11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station$1231One-way7 transfers
- IC 80789 · RE RS23 · 20357 · ICE 61812:08 AM15h30Amsterdam Centraal3:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1251One-way4 transfers
- ICE 141 · ICE 206+
56714+S36:00 AM11h38Amsterdam Centraal5:38 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1381One-way4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM13h40Amsterdam3:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM14h00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)3:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1031One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 AM12h55Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)1:30 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1151One-way1 transfer
KL12677:10 AM1h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:30 AMCopenhagen Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
SK15506:55 PM1h20Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:15 PMCopenhagen Airport$3441One-way0 transfers- SK5482:55 PM1h25Amsterdam Airport Schiphol4:20 PMCopenhagen Airport$3441One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Although it is possible to make the journey by plane, bus, and train, traveling by train is a complicated process involving up to 4 transfers. Taking a direct flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is by far the fastest way to travel between these two cities. Travelers should look to book their flights as far ahead of time as possible in order to save on the cost of the trip.
Buses from Amsterdam to Copenhagen | Flights from Amsterdam to Copenhagen | Return trips from Copenhagen to Amsterdam
Amsterdam to Copenhagen Travel Comparison
Average Price |
Travel Time |
Cheapest Time to Book |
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€49 |
12:05 h |
1 Day Ahead |
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€105 |
11:05 h |
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€213 |
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What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. Buses traveling from Amsterdam to Copenhagen depart from Amsterdam's Sloterdijk bus station and take at least 12 hours to arrive at Copenhagen's Ingerslevsgade bus station. There is 1 direct bus that travels from Amsterdam to Copenhagen every day, which departs Amsterdam at 9:15 p.m. and travels overnight to arrive in Copenhagen at 9:20 a.m. the next day. There is also occasionally another bus; however, it requires a transfer in Hamburg and requires over 17 hours to arrive in Copenhagen. Flixbus is the main bus company that travels from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.
Fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. Flights depart from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and arrive at Copenhagen's Kastrup airport after 1:20 h of flight time. Even when traveling to and from Amsterdam and Copenhagen's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen requiring just under 4 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Amsterdam to Copenhagen include Transavia, Norwegian Air, SAS, and KLM. Approximately 10 direct flights travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen per day with the first departing Amsterdam at 5:15 a.m.
Most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. Taking a flight is at least 7 hours faster than traveling from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by train and 8 hours faster than taking the bus even when travel time to and from Amsterdam and Copenhagen's airports is taken into consideration. The convenient public transportation options from Copenhagen and Amsterdam's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time. Deutsche Bahn trains are also a popular option for traveling from Amsterdam to Copenhagen if you prefer to avoid the airport.
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:
A bus is $105 (€85) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $212 (€171).
A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $291 (€234).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 23m.
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet, KLM, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet, Vueling, Transavia France, Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Ryanair, regional jet, Eurowings to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, easyJet, KLM, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Cityjet, Transavia France, Ryanair, Eurowings.
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