Route guide

Copenhagen → Strasbourg

855 km · Denmark to France · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €30+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Strasbourg

There are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Strasbourg — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€66–194

Duration: 7h 7m

via DSB, SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€30–80

Duration: 12h 13m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~24 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€69–223

Duration: 3h 38m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Air France

~133 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€103–188

Duration: 9h 30m

~145 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 855 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Denmark into France. 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.

Copenhagen to Strasbourg — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Strasbourg by train

Trains link Copenhagen (Denmark) and Strasbourg (France) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 7m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include DSB, SNCF (TGV), Intercités.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €66 to €194. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 12 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 133 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~121 kg on this distance.

Copenhagen to Strasbourg by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Strasbourg with a typical journey of 12h 13m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €30 when booked in advance, rising to €80 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.

Copenhagen to Strasbourg by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Strasbourg take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 38m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Air France.

Typical fare range is €69–223. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 133 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Strasbourg by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Strasbourg is approximately 983 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 30m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €103–188 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–France 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 145 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Strasbourg is approximately 855 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. 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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