How to travel from Copenhagen to Zurich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $68.

Distance: 599 miles (964 km)

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$213

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$236

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$117

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$301

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14h 33m

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The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Zurich costing on average $213 (€175).

A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Zurich costing on average $236 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 3m.

Bus takes on average 20h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Zurich among Omio's users.

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from Copenhagen to Zurich

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche BahnECE 1199 · ICE 103 · IC 795
    6:22 PM19h38
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:00 PMZurich HB
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnECE 1199 · ICE 103 · IC 795
    6:22 PM19h38
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:00 PMZurich HB
    $1121One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Sas AirwaysSK603
    12:25 PM1h45
    Copenhagen Airport
    2:10 PMZurich Airport
    $12511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnECE 1199 · 4441 · ICE 1271 · ICE 277
    6:22 PM18h38
    Copenhagen Central Station
    1:00 PMZurich HB
    $1191One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 80169 · IC 5767 · 11193 · 11243
    5:50 PM20h10
    Copenhagen Central Station
    2:00 PMZurich HB
    $1281One-way
    6 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 4441 · ICE 1271
    5:02 PM19h58
    Copenhagen Central Station
    1:00 PMZurich HB
    $1361One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM21h40
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 PM23h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:40 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1281One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:55 PM24h05
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:00 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83630
    8:35 AM1h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:25 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2371One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU21264
    9:10 PM1h50
    Copenhagen Airport
    11:00 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK559 · SK9737
    5:25 PM20h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2911One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Zurich

Travel to Zurich 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 Zurich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $117 (€96).

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

A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Zurich costing on average $213 (€175).

A bus is $119 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Zurich costing on average $236 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 30m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 3m.

Bus takes on average 20h 2m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Zurich is approximately 599 miles (964 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Zurich is:
  • Around 83 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Eurowings, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air, Vueling, Brussels Airlines, Transavia France, Lot Polish Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, regional jet to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Zurich by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Zurich:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Sas Airways, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Cityjet, Edelweiss Air.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.
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