How to travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh

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Travel Information between Copenhagen and Edinburgh

distanceDistance609 miles (983 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$8 - $59
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 27 h 4 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $59 (€52) • 1 h 45 min
carriersPopular travel companieseasyJet

Take a bus, flight or train to travel 609 miles (983 km) to Edinburgh from Copenhagen. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $8 (€7). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Copenhagen to Edinburgh.

Travel Tips: Travel from Copenhagen to Edinburgh

Travel Tips: Travel to Edinburgh 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 Copenhagen to Edinburgh.
FAQs

Travel from Copenhagen, Denmark to Edinburgh, United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Edinburgh from Copenhagen restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Edinburgh, United Kingdom from Copenhagen?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

The government of United Kingdom has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The above information was last verified on 2/21/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Edinburgh from Copenhagen closer to your planned date of departure here.

Return travel to Copenhagen, Denmark from United Kingdom is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Denmark from United Kingdom?

Entry into Denmark is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of United Kingdom.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Denmark from United Kingdom?

Requirements for reentering Denmark:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Denmark?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Denmark to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

  • Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
  • Face masks: Recommended

The above information about your return travel to Copenhagen, Denmark was last verified on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Copenhagen from Edinburgh.

There are 3 ways to get from Copenhagen to Edinburgh: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:

A train is generally $9 (€8) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $17 (€15) from Copenhagen to Edinburgh.

Taking a train is about $51 (€45) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $59 (€52) for this route.

The quickest way to travel to Edinburgh from Copenhagen is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 27 h 4 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 609 miles (983 km) between Copenhagen and Edinburgh.

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Edinburgh is:

  • 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Edinburgh 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 from Copenhagen to Edinburgh:

  • Flights mostly leave from Københavns Lufthavn and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
  • Trains most often depart from Copenhagen at København, Hovedbanegården (togbus) and arrive in Edinburgh at Edinburgh Waverley.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Edinburgh, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • EasyJet can take you to Edinburgh by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Copenhagen to Edinburgh for $59 (€52).
Your trip from Copenhagen to Edinburgh doesn't have to end in Edinburgh. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Glasgow or Manchester. If you’d like to add London, Glasgow or Manchester to your Copenhagen to Edinburgh tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Edinburgh today!

When planning your trip from Copenhagen to Edinburgh, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets cost $17 (€15) one way on average.
  • Plane tickets cost $59 (€52) one way on average.
  • Train tickets are costing on average $8 (€7) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Copenhagen to Edinburgh online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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