Route guide

Berlin → Copenhagen

355 km · Germany to Denmark · Fastest: 3h by train · Cheapest: €18+ by bus

How to travel from Berlin to Copenhagen

There are 3 ways to travel between Berlin and Copenhagen — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€36–104

Duration: 2h 58m

via EC Hamburg–København

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€18–45

Duration: 5h 4m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~10 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€43–78

Duration: 3h 57m

~60 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Berlin and Copenhagen highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 355 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
This route crosses from Germany into Denmark. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Berlin to Copenhagen — every option in detail

Berlin to Copenhagen by train

Trains link Berlin (Germany) and Copenhagen (Denmark) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 2h 58m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include EC Hamburg–København.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €36 to €104. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 55 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~50 kg on this distance.

Berlin to Copenhagen by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Berlin and Copenhagen with a typical journey of 5h 4m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €18 when booked in advance, rising to €45 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Berlin to Copenhagen by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 355 km route.

Berlin to Copenhagen by car

The driving distance from Berlin to Copenhagen is approximately 408 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 3h 57m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €43–78 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Germany–Denmark border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 60 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Berlin and Copenhagen is approximately 355 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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