Route guide

Prague → Copenhagen

635 km · Czechia to Denmark · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €25+ by bus

How to travel from Prague to Copenhagen

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

🚄Train

€53–154

Duration: 5h 18m

via České dráhy, DSB

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€25–64

Duration: 9h 4m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~18 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€60–196

Duration: 3h 21m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings, SAS

~99 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€76–140

Duration: 7h 3m

~108 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 635 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 Czechia 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.

Prague to Copenhagen — every option in detail

Prague to Copenhagen by train

Trains link Prague (Czechia) and Copenhagen (Denmark) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 18m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include České dráhy, DSB.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €53 to €154. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 99 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~90 kg on this distance.

Prague to Copenhagen by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Prague and Copenhagen with a typical journey of 9h 4m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €25 when booked in advance, rising to €64 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.

Prague to Copenhagen by flight

Flights between Prague and Copenhagen take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 21m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings, SAS.

Typical fare range is €60–196. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 99 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Prague to Copenhagen by car

The driving distance from Prague to Copenhagen is approximately 730 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 3m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €76–140 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Czechia–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 108 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Prague and Copenhagen is approximately 635 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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