How to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Copenhagen

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 57 41Cheapest 84
Average price 107 84Cheapest 215
Average duration11h 13m12h 0m1h 20m
Direct Options
First departure12:01 AM12:15 AM12:25 AM
Last departure11:57 PM11:15 PM11:30 PM
No. of daily departures6760
Companies
  • metronom
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • FlixBus
  • Air Baltic
  • Swiss
  • regional jet
  • Lufthansa
  • Norwegian Air International
  • Edelweiss Air
  • easyJet
  • KLM
  • Ryanair
  • Transavia Airlines
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Lufthansa Cityline
  • Cityjet
  • Vueling
  • TAP Portugal
  • Eurowings
  • Sas Airways
  • Iberia Express
  • KLM Cityhopper
CO2 Consumption
per journey/passenger in kg
186.0 - 558.0 620 - 1550.0 1860 - 3720

Travel options
from Amsterdam to Copenhagen

How to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

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
03:10PM21h50
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:00PMCopenhagen
$1111One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
11:15PM22h50
Amsterdam, Centraal Station
10:05PMCopenhagen
$1091One-way
2 transfers
Fastest
Sas Airways
02:55PM1h20
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
04:15PMCopenhagen Airport (CPH)
$3281One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
08:00AM11h38
Amsterdam Centraal
07:38PMCopenhagen Central Station
$1371One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
02:00PM12h19
Amsterdam Centraal
02:19AMCopenhagen Central Station
$1231One-way
5 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
12:00PM12h10
Amsterdam Centraal
12:10AMCopenhagen Central Station
$1371One-way
4 transfers
Sas Airways
10:25AM1h25
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
11:50AMCopenhagen Airport (CPH)
$3281One-way
0 transfers
Sas Airways
05:30PM1h20
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
06:50PMCopenhagen Airport (CPH)
$3281One-way
0 transfers
Cityjet
08:15PM1h20
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
09:35PMCopenhagen Airport (CPH)
$3661One-way
0 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

buses

€49

12:05 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€105

11:05 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€213

1:20 h

2 Months Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?

Cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen


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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


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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


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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.


How to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Amsterdam to Copenhagen, 90,16% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Amsterdam to Copenhagen travel.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      KLM is the Netherlands' national carrier and offers two types of ticket for your travel to Copenhagen from Amsterdam: Economy and Business.

        FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen

        FAQs: Travel to Copenhagen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options to Copenhagen from Amsterdam. You can take a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Copenhagen from Amsterdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $58 (€50).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:

        A bus is $116 (€100) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $173 (€150) from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.

        A bus is $31 (€27) less than a train with an average ticket price of $89 (€77) from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.

        The fastest way from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Copenhagen that take longer:

        Getting to Copenhagen by bus takes 12 h on average.

        Train takes 11 h 26 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 384 miles (620 km) between Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

        The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is:

        • Around 1 bus per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Amsterdam and Copenhagen as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:

        • Most travelers board their plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:

        • You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Copenhagen with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $46 (€40) with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Copenhagen.
        • You can go to Copenhagen from Amsterdam by plane with Vueling Airlines, easyJet, Norwegian Air, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, CityJet, Lufthansa, SAS, Transavia Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air Baltic, Ryanair, regional jet, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Edelweiss Air, Eurowings or Iberia Express. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $132 (€114) with easyJet from Amsterdam to Copenhagen on Omio.
        • You can travel by train to Copenhagen from Amsterdam with Deutsche Bahn or Metronom, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Amsterdam to Copenhagen tickets for $58 (€50) on Omio.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus available with FlixBus 1 direct bus per day.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Copenhagen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Copenhagen from Amsterdam.

        Many of our customers traveling from Amsterdam to Copenhagen don't make Copenhagen their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Copenhagen are Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Copenhagen to any of these top destinations today!
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