How to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Copenhagen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $51, and a flight costs an average of $244.

Distance: 401 miles (646 km)

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Driving

$166

Average price

$83

Average price

Cheapest

$449

Average price

$202

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 53m

Average total duration

10h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 19m

Average total duration

11h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.9 - 3.9kg

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $83 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Copenhagen:

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Copenhagen costing on average $166 (€136).

A bus is $366 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Copenhagen costing on average $449 (€366).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Cologne and Copenhagen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen among Omio's users.

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from Cologne to Copenhagen

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM17h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:05 PM17h15
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    9:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $651One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1973 · LH2440
    8:30 AM3h25
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:55 AMCopenhagen Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 514 · ECE 1198
    8:11 PM15h51
    Cologne Hbf
    12:02 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 514 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 50022
    8:11 PM15h48
    Cologne Hbf
    11:59 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    $801One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 618 · ECE 396
    6:11 AM9h51
    Cologne Hbf
    4:02 PMCopenhagen Central Station
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:14 PM14h51
    Cologne Hbf
    7:05 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 PM17h55
    Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen)
    1:30 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    9:01 AM12h49
    Cologne Hbf
    9:50 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1985 · LH2446
    7:35 PM3h55
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:30 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1983 · LH2446
    6:25 PM5h05
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    11:30 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4080 · LH4051
    1:05 PM5h35
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    6:40 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Cologne to Copenhagen

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Cologne to Copenhagen, 51,06% 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 Cologne 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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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Copenhagen

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 Cologne to Copenhagen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Copenhagen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $83 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Copenhagen:

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Copenhagen costing on average $166 (€136).

A bus is $366 (€298) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Copenhagen costing on average $449 (€366).

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 23m.

Bus takes on average 11h 49m.

The distance from Cologne to Copenhagen is approximately 401 miles (646 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Copenhagen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cologne to Copenhagen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Copenhagen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Swiss, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines to go to Copenhagen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Copenhagen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Copenhagen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Copenhagen often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Paris, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Copenhagen and these popular destinations at a great price.
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