How to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 384 miles (620 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 384 miles (620 km) by bus to Copenhagen from Amsterdam. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus 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
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 |
2 Months Ahead |
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€213 |
1:20 h |
2 Months Ahead |
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.
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.
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.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $44 (€40). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel between Amsterdam and Copenhagen. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly between Amsterdam and Copenhagen and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can go from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by bus.
Traveling by train is also the quickest way from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. It takes on average 15 h 27 min to travel this journey.
The distance from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is approximately 384 miles (620 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Copenhagen from Amsterdam as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:
The following travel company offer services from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:
Yes, there is a direct service from Amsterdam to Copenhagen:
Direct services to Copenhagen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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