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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $645.
Distance: 299 miles (482 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $645 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Copenhagen
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Copenhagen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Copenhagen:
A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Copenhagen costing on average $104 (€88).
A bus is $557 (€468) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Copenhagen costing on average $645 (€541).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
Tickets start at around $104 (€88) compared to roughly $186 (€156) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82 (€69). The journey takes 8h 44m versus 8h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Copenhagen
How to get from Leipzig to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 16h05 Leipzig, Hbf 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM 16h05 Leipzig, Hbf 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH159 · LH8226:10 AM 3h15 Leipzig/Halle Airport 9:25 AM Copenhagen Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 604 · RJ 3848:12 AM 9h26 Leipzig Hbf 5:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station $67 1 One-way 1 transfer
ICE 600 · RJ 38212:12 PM 9h26 Leipzig Hbf 9:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station $68 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2048 · ICE 802 · ECE 39410:23 AM 9h15 Leipzig Hbf 7:38 PM Copenhagen Central Station $70 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM 11h25 Leipzig, Hbf 9:55 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:25 AM 15h20 Leipzig, Hbf 10:45 PM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM 15h45 Leipzig, Merkurpromenade (Messe) 7:45 AM København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
S5 · ICE 1600 · 21889+
U2526112:32 PM 8h58 Leipzig Hbf 9:30 PM Copenhagen Airport $79 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 600 · 21881+
U2526112:12 PM 9h18 Leipzig Hbf 9:30 PM Copenhagen Airport $79 1 One-way 2 transfers
S2 · ICE 698 · 18504+
D833036:22 AM 6h58 Leipzig Hbf 1:20 PM Copenhagen Airport $84 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Copenhagen:
A bus is $16 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Copenhagen costing on average $104 (€88).
A bus is $557 (€468) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Copenhagen costing on average $645 (€541).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 14m.
Bus takes on average 12h 2m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic to go to Copenhagen by flight.
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