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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rotterdam to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 $62, and a flight costs an average of $141.
Distance: 419 miles (675 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$107 Average price Cheapest | $197 Average price | $316 Average price | $219 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 54m Average total duration 14h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 16m Average total duration 10h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Copenhagen:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $167 (€134).
A bus is $209 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $316 (€254).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Rotterdam to Copenhagen
How to get from Rotterdam to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotterdam to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM15h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)3:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1181One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM15h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)3:40 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1181One-way1 transfer
Fastest
SK16223:20 PM1h15Dusseldorf Airport4:35 PMCopenhagen Airport$5341One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 2833 · IC 1735 · 20369 · ICE 6129:50 AM14h24Rotterdam Centraal12:14 AMCopenhagen Central Station$1381One-way7 transfers
ICD 9733 · ICE 147 · ICE 610 · ECE 39210:53 AM13h01Rotterdam Centraal11:54 PMCopenhagen Central Station$1491One-way4 transfers
ICD 9733 · ICE 147 · ICE 610 · ECE 39210:53 AM13h15Rotterdam Centraal12:08 AMCopenhagen Central Station$1491One-way3 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM14h20Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)9:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 PM17h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)6:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:55 PM17h25Rotterdam, Zuidplein6:20 AMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$1431One-way2 transfers
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KL17006:20 AM4h40Brussels Airport11:00 AMCopenhagen Airport$2451One-way1 transfer
KL1273+
KL170410:25 AM5h20Brussels Airport3:45 PMCopenhagen Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
KL1275+
KL17063:10 PM3h05Brussels Airport6:15 PMCopenhagen Airport$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotterdam to Copenhagen:
A bus is $60 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $167 (€134).
A bus is $209 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rotterdam to Copenhagen costing on average $316 (€254).
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Bus takes on average 14h 24m.
- Around 67 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotterdam and Copenhagen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotterdam Centraal and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Travel with Luxair to go to Copenhagen by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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