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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Esbjerg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Esbjerg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$77 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Esbjerg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Esbjerg costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Esbjerg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Esbjerg
How to get from Copenhagen to Esbjerg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Esbjerg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50035 · 8359:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station12:26 PMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
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50035 · 8359:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station12:26 PMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
Fastest
50035 · 8359:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station12:26 PMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
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50031 · 8318:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station11:26 AMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
50039 · 83910:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station1:26 PMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
50043 · 84311:52 AM2h34Copenhagen Central Station2:26 PMEsbjerg$741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Esbjerg:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Esbjerg costing on average $77 (€62).
Other travel options to Esbjerg take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 36m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Esbjerg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Esbjerg.
- Travel with Intercity, DSB, EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Esbjerg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Esbjerg by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, DSB, Danish Railways (DSB).
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