How to travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg

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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Sønderborg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Sønderborg 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 bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. 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 $80.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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$80

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$75

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4h 28m

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

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Sønderborg costing on average $80 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg is by bus with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Sønderborg take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Sønderborg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Sønderborg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $75 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-5.68 (€-4.65). The journey takes 3h 58m versus 3h 30m 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.

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from Copenhagen to Sønderborg

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM4h20
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:40 PMSønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:20 PM4h20
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    7:40 PMSønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • DSB19
    5:52 AM3h45
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:37 AMSønderborg Station
    $761One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Snälltåget307 Snälltåget+Oresundstag1086 Öresundståg
    2:59 PM4h46
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:45 PMPadborg Station
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • Snälltåget307 Snälltåget+Oresundstag1086 Öresundståg
    2:53 PM4h52
    Nørreport Station
    7:45 PMPadborg Station
    $521One-way
    1 transfer
  • DSB819 · 60919
    5:32 AM4h05
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:37 AMSønderborg Station
    $761One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg

Travel to Sønderborg 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 Sønderborg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Copenhagen and Sønderborg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Sønderborg costing on average $76 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Sønderborg take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Sønderborg is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Sønderborg is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Sønderborg 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 Sønderborg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Sønderborg Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation).
  • Ferries mostly depart from Rødby and arrive in Puttgarden.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Sønderborg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Sønderborg by bus.
  • Travel with DSB, Intercity, CFL to go to Sønderborg by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Sønderborg with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with DSB, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Sønderborg often also extend their vacation to go to Hamburg, Flensburg, Aarhus, Berlin, Copenhagen Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Sønderborg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Sønderborg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Sønderborg, allowing time to visit the Sønderborg Castle, stroll along the harbor, and take in the scenic beauty of the surrounding area.
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