How to get from Berlin to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Copenhagen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 219 miles (354 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $46 - $114 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $46 (€40) • 8 h 20 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $114 (€99) • 1 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 219 miles (354 km) by bus, flight or train from Berlin to Copenhagen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 5 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $46 (€40). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Copenhagen.
Travelers heading to Copenhagen from Berlin can choose between flying, catching the bus, taking the train or using car pooling services like Bla Bla Car. Flying is easily the quickest and most convenient way to travel, but buses and trains are a comfortable, affordable alternative.
Return trips from Copenhagen to Berlin are also available.
With 18 daily buses from Berlin to Copenhagen, catching a bus is a great way to travel between these two cities. Travelers can choose from buses operated by Flixbus, Infobus and Postbus, with services starting as early as 2:00 a.m. and finishing late in the evening. The bus takes between 7 hours 30 minutes and 10 hours to reach Copenhagen.
Deutsche Bahn operates a daily train from Berlin to Copenhagen, making the train a good way to travel. Trains start at 6:30 a.m. and continue to leave almost every hour until the final departure time juts before midnight. There are no direct trains though, so you'll need to change - usually in Hamburg. Expect the journey to take just over 7 hours.
Flying is comfortably the fastest way to travel from Berlin to Copenhagen. SAS, Air Berlin, and Easyjet all provide daily flights from Berlin to Copenhagen, taking a little over 1 hour to make the journey. Flights leave as early as 7:20 a.m. and the last take off is at 9:30 p.m. so there should always be a convenient departure slot.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $28 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Berlin and Copenhagen. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
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There are 3 travel options to Copenhagen from Berlin. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Copenhagen from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€40).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Copenhagen:
A bus is $68 (€59) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Copenhagen costing on average $114 (€99).
A bus is $11 (€10) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Berlin to Copenhagen costing on average $57 (€50).
The fastest way to get to Copenhagen from Berlin is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Getting to Copenhagen by bus takes 8 h 20 min on average.
Train takes on average 7 h 15 min.
The Berlin to Copenhagen distance is around 219 miles (354 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Copenhagen is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Copenhagen from Berlin as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Copenhagen:
The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Copenhagen:
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
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 Berlin.
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