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Compare train and bus for Sønderborg to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sønderborg to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sønderborg to Copenhagen:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sønderborg to Copenhagen costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 56m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.14. The journey takes 3h 59m versus 3h 33m 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 Sønderborg to Copenhagen
How to get from Sønderborg to Copenhagen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sønderborg to Copenhagen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:15 AM4h20Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)2:35 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:15 AM4h20Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation)2:35 PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
50918 · 8186:24 AM4h04Sønderborg Station10:28 AMCopenhagen Central Station$761One-way1 transfer
Other options
306 Snälltåget+
1097 Öresundståg12:11 PM4h33Padborg Station4:44 PMCopenhagen Central Station$521One-way1 transfer
306 Snälltåget+
1097 Öresundståg12:11 PM4h40Padborg Station4:51 PMNørreport Station$521One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sønderborg to Copenhagen:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sønderborg to Copenhagen costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sønderborg and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sønderborg Station and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from Sønderborg, Herman Bangs Gade / Jernbanegade (Busstation) and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
- Ferries mostly depart from Puttgarden and arrive in Rødby.
- Travel with Intercity, DSB, CFL, Regional, Danish Railways (DSB) to go to Copenhagen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sydtrafik to go to Copenhagen by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, DSB.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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