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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Hamburg to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €170.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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€84 Average price | €67 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €376 Average price |
6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Hamburg to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Hamburg to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Hamburg to Copenhagen: Journey Details
The trip from Hamburg to Copenhagen can be undertaken by train, bus or airplane. Flights, which reach Copenhagen in around 1 hour, are the fastest transportation option. However, trains and buses offer a chance to see the Saxon countryside, while car pooling firms like Bla Bla Car offer even greater choice.
Return trips from Copenhagen to Hamburg are also available.
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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Copenhagen.
There are 4 options to travel to Copenhagen from Hamburg including taking a train, bus, flight or ferry.
The cheapest way to go to Copenhagen from Hamburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $15 (€13).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Copenhagen:
A bus is $21 (€19) less than a ferry with an average ticket price of $36 (€33) from Hamburg to Copenhagen.
A bus is $162 (€146) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Copenhagen costing on average $177 (€160).
A bus is $17 (€16) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Copenhagen costing on average $32 (€29).
The fastest way to get to Copenhagen from Hamburg is by flight with an average travel time of 50 min.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 5 h 35 min of travel time.
Getting to Copenhagen by ferry takes 7 h 15 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 4 h 39 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 177 miles (285 km) from Hamburg to Copenhagen.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Copenhagen is:
- 9 buses per day.
- 4 ferries a day.
- 27 flights per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Hamburg to Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, bus, flight or ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hamburg to Copenhagen:
- Most travelers catch their flight from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Most travelers catch their train from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Copenhagen:
- FlixBus can get you to Copenhagen by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Hamburg to Copenhagen for $15 (€13) on Omio.
- FINNLINES or TT-Line can get you to Copenhagen by ferry. You can find a good deal for ferry tickets with FINNLINES from Hamburg to Copenhagen for $36 (€33) on Omio.
- Regional jet, CityJet, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, SAS, Norwegian Air or Brussels Airlines can get you to Copenhagen by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with LOT Polish Airlines from Hamburg to Copenhagen for $177 (€160) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Copenhagen by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Copenhagen tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 9 direct buses a day to Copenhagen with FlixBus.
- You can find 4 direct ferries per day to Copenhagen with FINNLINES or TT-Line.
- You can find 3 direct flights per day to Copenhagen with.
- You can find 4 direct trains per day to Copenhagen with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Copenhagen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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