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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 364 miles (586 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€82 Average price | €108 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration 10h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen costing on average $45 (€35).
A bus is $30 (€24) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gelsenkirchen to Copenhagen costing on average $69 (€55).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 41m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gelsenkirchen and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Gelsenkirchen, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with KM Malta Airlines, KLM to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Copenhagen by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines.
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