When traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg, where do I depart from Copenhagen and where do I arrive in Hamburg?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Hamburg: Trains mostly leave from København Hovedb. And tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

What companies run services between Copenhagen and Hamburg?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Hamburg from Copenhagen: You can take a train from Copenhagen to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $140 (€120) with Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Hamburg.

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

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08:02PMHamburg Central Station

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$2281One-way

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Copenhagen Central Station

10:16PMHamburg Central Station

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Københavns Lufthavn

04:15PMHamburg Airport

$1551One-way

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Københavns Lufthavn

06:50PMHamburg Airport

$2281One-way

1 transfer

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Københavns Lufthavn

06:50PMHamburg Airport

$2281One-way

1 transfer

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Travel Information from Copenhagen to Hamburg

Distance	177 miles (285 km)
Available travel modes	Train
Popular travel companies	Deutsche Bahn

Take a train to travel 177 miles (285 km) to Hamburg from Copenhagen. Deutsche Bahn is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct train from Copenhagen to Hamburg.

How to Travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

The journey from Copenhagen can be made via train, bus or airplane. A plane is generally the fastest way to arrive with a journey from Copenhagen airport taking around 2 hours and 30 minutes including check-in and waiting times. Train journeys take longer with a direct route taking a little under 5 hours. Due to recently improved driving routes, buses do not take a great deal longer with fastest routes offering a 5 hour and 30 minutes turn around time.

Trains from Copenhagen to Hamburg | Buses from Copenhagen to Hamburg | Flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg

Copenhagen to Hamburg Travel Comparison

Average Price	Travel Time	Cheapest Time to Book
€22	5:30 h	2 Weeks Ahead
€41	4:43 h	1 Month Ahead
€88	0:50 h	1 Month Ahead

What is the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

Cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg. Most buses traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg depart from København Ingerslevsgade bus station and take at least 5:30 h to arrive at Hamburg ZOB. Usually 5 buses travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg everyday with buses beginning to depart Copenhagen at 8:45 a.m. Bus companies that travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg include Flixbus and Eurolines.

Fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg. Flights depart from Copenhagen's Kastrup airport and arrive at Hamburg airport after approximately 50 minutes of travel time. SAS offers 5 direct flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg every day. A number of other airlines offer flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg; however, all of these will require a transfer.

Most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

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Taking a flight is the most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg. Taking a flight is approximately 4 hours faster than taking the train and 5 hours faster than taking a bus. The convenient public transportation options from Copenhagen and Hamburg's airports to their respective city centers also help reduce the total travel time when flying between Copenhagen and Hamburg. Traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg by train or bus is also popular if you're booking last minute or prefer avoiding the airport.

How to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg, 98,78% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Copenhagen to Hamburg travel.

Cheapest Price: $38

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Cheapest Price: $29

Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel between Copenhagen and Hamburg.

FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg

FAQs: Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

Travel Copenhagen to Hamburg by train.

Traveling by flight is also the quickest way from Copenhagen to Hamburg. It takes on average 1 h to travel this journey.

The distance is approximately 177 miles (285 km) from Copenhagen to Hamburg.

The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Hamburg is:

3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Copenhagen to Hamburg as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Hamburg:

Trains mostly leave from København Hovedb. And tend to arrive in Hamburg Hbf.

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Hamburg from Copenhagen:

You can take a train from Copenhagen to Hamburg with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $140 (€120) with Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Hamburg.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Hamburg:

Direct trains with Deutsche Bahn with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hamburg as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Copenhagen and Hamburg.

Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Munich or Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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