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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Copenhagen to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 171 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 171, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,643.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Flight | Driving |
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zł 273 Average price | zł 171 Average price Cheapest | zł 353 Average price | zł 1,643 Average price | zł 413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 18m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Hamburg:
A bus is zł 102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 273.
A bus is zł 183 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 353.
A bus is zł 1,472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 1,643.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 18m.
Tickets start at around zł 273 compared to roughly zł 413 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 141. The journey takes 5h 26m versus 5h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Hamburg
How to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
04:00 PM5h25Copenhagen9:25 PMHamburgzł 1591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 04:00 PM5h25Copenhagen9:25 PMHamburgzł 1591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- SK16418:20 AM0h55Copenhagen Airport9:15 AMHamburg Airportzł 2,6331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 70109 · IC 5753 · 111632:41 AM7h40Copenhagen Central Station10:21 AMHamburg Hbfzł 2751One-way2 transfers
- IC 70103 · IC 5751 · 1115912:41 AM7h41Copenhagen Central Station8:22 AMHamburg Hbfzł 2751One-way2 transfers
- ICL 375 · ICE 11879:22 AM4h51Copenhagen Central Station2:13 PMHamburg Hbfzł 2981One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:35 PM5h50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:25 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofzł 1871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM5h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro9:55 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofzł 1871One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:35 AM5h10København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro2:45 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofzł 1961One-way0 transfers
SN2268 · SN26236:50 AM4h00Copenhagen Airport10:50 AMHamburg Airportzł 9851One-way1 transfer- SK1410 · SK26459:25 PM18h10Copenhagen Airport3:35 PMHamburg Airportzł 1,2231One-way1 transfer
- SK410 · SK26456:00 PM21h35Copenhagen Airport3:35 PMHamburg Airportzł 1,2231One-way1 transfer
- Finnlines12:00 PM8h45Malmö Port8:45 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)zł 2151One-way0 transfers
TT Line10:00 AM10h15Port of Trelleborg8:15 PMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)zł 2661One-way0 transfers- TT Line10:00 PM10h30Port of Trelleborg8:30 AMTravemünde (Skandinavienkai)zł 4661One-way0 transfers
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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
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€22 |
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€41 |
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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
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
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Hamburg:
A bus is zł 102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 273.
A bus is zł 183 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 353.
A bus is zł 1,472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg costing on average zł 1,643.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 18m.
- Around 30 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Hamburg as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SJ, Snälltåget to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line to go to Hamburg by ferry.
- Travel with Sas Airways, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation, Lot Polish Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair to go to Hamburg by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct ferries per day with FINNLINES, TT Line, TT-Line .
- 4 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, Cityjet, braathens regional aviation.
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