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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Compare the available ways to get from Copenhagen to Helsingborg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Helsingborg:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Helsingborg costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€24) compared to roughly $25 (€21) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$3 (-€3). The journey takes 1h 26m versus 1h 19m 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 Helsingborg
How to get from Copenhagen to Helsingborg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:30 AM2h25København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro12:55 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:30 AM2h25København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro12:55 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1034 Öresundståg8:30 AM1h24Copenhagen Central Station9:54 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1098 Öresundståg4:30 PM1h24Copenhagen Central Station5:54 PMHelsingborg Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
- 1026 Öresundståg7:30 AM1h24Copenhagen Central Station8:54 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
- 1038 Öresundståg8:59 AM1h25Copenhagen Central Station10:24 AMHelsingborg Centralstation$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:55 PM2h30København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro2:25 AMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 PM2h40København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro12:45 AMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 PM3h05København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro11:40 PMHelsingborg, Knutpunkten Bussterminal$121One-way0 transfers
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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg
The journey from Copenhagen to Helsingborg is popular with travelers for both business and leisure. Traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg is easy to do by trains and buses. Flights are not available between Copenhagen and Helsingborg due to their close proximity. The fastest way is by taking the train while the cheapest way is by taking the bus. Key departure points in Copenhagen include København H train station and København Ingerslevsgade bus station.
Copenhagen to Helsingborg Travel Comparison
Average Price | Travel Time | Cheapest Time to Book | |
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| €11 | 1:30 h | 1 Day Ahead |
| €21 | 1:21 h | 1 Day Ahead |
What is the best way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg?
Cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg. There are between 5 and 11 buses traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg depending on the day. FlixBus and Vy bus4you Express operate buses which travel from Copenhagen to helsingborg every day of the week. A single RegioJet bus also makes the journey on Saturdays, while Swebus offers multiple buses from Copenhagen to Helsingborg on Sundays. Most buses are direct; however, Swebus journeys require a transfer in either Malmö or Halmstad. Buses take between 1½ and 6 hours to arrive in Helsingborg depending on the service chosen. All buses depart from København Ingerslevsgade bus station and arrive at Helsingborg's Knutpunkten Bussterminal.
Fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Taking the train is the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg. Trains travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg approximately 30 times per day on weekdays and 18 times per day on weekends. All Copenhagen to Helsingborg trains are operated by Øresundståg. All trains traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg depart from København H train station and take between 1:21 h and 1:36 h to arrive at Helsingborg Centralstation. Most trains traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg are direct; however occasional journeys require a transfer in Malmö.
Most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg. Taking the train is approximately half an hour faster than taking most buses. There are over 30 trains that travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg every weekday, with the first train departing København H train station at 4:07 a.m. The last train leaves at 11:27 p.m. Trains depart Copenhagen consistently through the day, usually multiple times per hour.
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Helsingborg:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Helsingborg costing on average $28 (€24).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Helsingborg 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 Helsingborg Centralstation.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Helsingborg, Järnvägsgatan (Helsingborg C).
- Travel with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden to go to Helsingborg by bus.
- Travel with Oresundstag, Regional, Skånetrafiken, SJ, Deutsche Bahn to go to Helsingborg by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with Vy Bus4You, FlixBus, Vy Express Sweden.
- 40 direct trains per day with Oresundstag, Regional.
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