How to travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg

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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Flensburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 137 miles (222 km)

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$48

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$33

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$73

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3h 52m

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4h 28m

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3h 58m

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3h 36m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Flensburg costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Flensburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Flensburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 14m faster (3h 22m by train vs 3h 36m by car) and roughly $25 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($48 (€39) vs $73 (€59)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Copenhagen to Flensburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM4h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:55 PMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM4h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:55 PMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $271One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnECE 399 · IC 5765
    4:22 PM3h31
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:53 PMFlensburg station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 70101 · IC 5751
    12:34 AM5h19
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:53 AMFlensburg station
    $361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50169 · IC 5767
    5:45 PM4h08
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:53 PMFlensburg station
    $371One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 50161 · IC 5765
    3:45 PM4h08
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:53 PMFlensburg station
    $391One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM5h10
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:30 PMFlensburg, Bahnhof
    $301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg

Travel to Flensburg 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 Flensburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Flensburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Flensburg costing on average $48 (€39).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Flensburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 28m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Flensburg is approximately 137 miles (222 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Flensburg is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Flensburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Flensburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Flensburg, Bahnhof.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Flensburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Flensburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, DSB, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Flensburg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Flensburg with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Flensburg often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Berlin, Prague, Kiel, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Flensburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Flensburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Flensburg, two to three days are recommended to explore its historic old town, maritime museums, and enjoy the vibrant harbor scene.
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