How to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by price and travel time.
- 622 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€156
Cheapest
12h 25m
direct
Bus
€49
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Copenhagen. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 622 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 19, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
622 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €148Checked Oct 18 | 1h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €66Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 23h 34m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 12h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €72Older observation | 18h 15m1 transfer | See Ferry details |
- Flight€148Checked Oct 181h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€66Omio catalogue, Oct 2023h 34m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 2012h 25m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€72Older observation18h 15m · 1 transferSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Copenhagen: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Copenhagen Kastrupflight
KLM·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:20 and the last at 20:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 18:20 | 20:55 |
All departures
- 18:20
- 18:55
- 19:20
- 19:55
- 20:20
- 20:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
FlixBusAmsterdam-Copenhagen, Amsterdam-HamburgBook →
SASAmsterdam Schiphol-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
NS IntAmsterdam-BerlinBook →DSBBerlin-KøbenhavnBook →DSB S-togKøbenhavn-Ørestad, Ørestad-CopenhagenBook →FinnlinesHamburg-CopenhagenBook →On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, SAS, NS Int, DSB, DSB S-tog, Finnlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Copenhagen works
Start with a KLM flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €156 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 18:20 and the last at 20:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 18:20 and 20:55.
How far is Copenhagen from Amsterdam?
About 622 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Amsterdam to Copenhagen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €66. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Amsterdam and Copenhagen?
Amsterdam is AMS and Copenhagen is CPH, so this route is usually written AMS to CPH.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with KLM, FlixBus, SAS, NS Int, DSB, DSB S-tog, Finnlines.
Can you get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 11h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: KLM
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 19 Oct 2026