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Compare train and bus for Esbjerg to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Esbjerg to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €60, while a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 21m sooner (2h 57m by train vs 3h 18m by car). Tickets start at around €60 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Esbjerg to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Esbjerg to Copenhagen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
846 · 462:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 5:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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846 · 462:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 5:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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846 · 462:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 5:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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842 · 421:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 4:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
850 · 503:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 6:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
838 · 3812:32 PM 2h34 Esbjerg 3:06 PM Copenhagen Central Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Esbjerg and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Esbjerg and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Travel with DSB, CFL, Intercity to go to Copenhagen by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with DSB.
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