Route guide

Copenhagen → Tallinn

837 km · Denmark to Estonia · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €30+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Tallinn

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

🚄Train

€65–191

Duration: 6h 58m

via DSB, Elron

~12 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€30–79

Duration: 11h 57m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~23 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€68–220

Duration: 3h 37m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS

~131 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€100–184

Duration: 9h 18m

~142 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 837 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 Estonia. 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 Tallinn — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Tallinn by train

Trains link Copenhagen (Denmark) and Tallinn (Estonia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h 58m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include DSB, Elron.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €65 to €191. 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 131 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~119 kg on this distance.

Copenhagen to Tallinn by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Tallinn with a typical journey of 11h 57m. 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 €79 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 Tallinn by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Tallinn take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 37m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS.

Typical fare range is €68–220. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 131 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Tallinn by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Tallinn is approximately 962 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 9h 18m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €100–184 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Estonia 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 142 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Tallinn is approximately 837 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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