How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to CopenhagenHow to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen

Wed, Aug 26
+ Add return
Travel by train, bus, flight with
Deutsche Bahn
Lufthansa
FlixBus
Sas Airways
KLM
1,000+ more
Deutsche Bahn
Lufthansa
FlixBus
Sas Airways
KLM
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $169.

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $152.

Distance: 416 miles (671 km)

Compare train with

Most popular
Train
Flight
Bus
Driving

$136

Average price

$286

Average price

$88

Average price

Cheapest

$224

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

9h 56m

Average total duration

9h 26m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

5h 21m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 21m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

12h 51m

Average total duration

12h 21m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Lufthansa

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

$129

Average price

$895

Average price

$93

Average price

Cheapest

$224

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 12m

Average total duration

9h 42m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

6h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 25m

Onboard

+

3h 0m

Additional time*

16h 25m

Average total duration

15h 55m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 32m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.0 - 4.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Sas Airways

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $88 (€71).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen:

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $286 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Bus takes on average 12h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Copenhagen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen among Omio's users.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $93 (€75).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen:

A bus is $37 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $129 (€104).

A bus is $802 (€646) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $895 (€720).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 42m.

Bus takes on average 15h 55m.

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

Travel options
from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 AM16h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:10 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:05 AM16h05
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    8:10 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH824
    8:00 AM1h25
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    9:25 AMCopenhagen Airport
    $2901One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · ECE 1198
    11:40 PM11h58
    Frankfurt Airport long-distance station
    11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1272 · ICE 1080 · ECE 1198
    11:35 PM12h03
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    $621One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 920 · ECE 1198
    11:22 PM12h16
    Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
    11:38 AMCopenhagen Central Station
    $621One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:59 PM21h56
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:55 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 PM18h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    7:45 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $691One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:25 AM15h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    3:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO378 · LO459
    5:30 PM4h40
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:10 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO461
    10:35 AM8h00
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    6:35 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO382 · LO459
    10:35 AM11h35
    Frankfurt am Main Airport
    10:10 PMCopenhagen Airport
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Tue
Aug 25
Wed
Aug 26
Thu
Aug 27
Fri
Aug 28
Sat
Aug 29
Sun
Aug 30
Mon
Aug 31
Tue
Sep 01
Wed
Sep 02
Thu
Sep 03
Fri
Sep 04
Sat
Sep 05
Sun
Sep 06
Mon
Sep 07
Tue
Sep 08
Wed
Sep 09
Thu
Sep 10
Fri
Sep 11
Sat
Sep 12
Sun
Sep 13
Mon
Sep 14

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen 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 Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Copenhagen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is a bus with an average price of $88 (€71).

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen:

A bus is $48 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $197 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen costing on average $286 (€230).

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 26m.

Bus takes on average 12h 21m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is approximately 416 miles (671 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen is:
  • Around 53 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Copenhagen 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 Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt South station and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Sas Airways, KLM, Cityjet, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, Swiss to go to Copenhagen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Copenhagen by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Copenhagen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Sas Airways.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Malmö, Berlin, Paris, Oslo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Copenhagen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Copenhagen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Copenhagen, you can explore the National Museum of Denmark to delve into the country's rich history and culture, and visit the Carlsberg Brewery to learn about the brewing process and taste different beers. Take a canal tour for unique views of the city and wander through the Botanical Garden to enjoy its vast plant collection and beautiful palm house. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Strøget, a bustling pedestrian street with shops, cafes, and street performers. Don't miss the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, the picturesque Nyhavn waterfront district, and the iconic Little Mermaid statue. Discover the Renaissance architecture and treasures at Rosenborg Castle and explore Christiansborg Palace, which houses royal reception rooms and historical exhibits.
To fully experience Copenhagen's major attractions, immerse in its culture, and enjoy its culinary scene, a stay of 3 to 4 days is typically recommended.
HomeTravelTravel to CopenhagenHow to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Copenhagen

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone