How to get from Cologne to Copenhagen
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Cologne to Copenhagen by price and travel time (route calculated on 28 October 2026).
- 643 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 21:35, last at 23:35
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
10h 10m
2 transfers
Train + Flight
€308
Cheapest
13h
direct
Bus
€51
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 28 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 13h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 643 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €43, on Wed, Oct 14.
643 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €279Checked Oct 23 | 11h 05m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €81Reading date not recorded | 11h 09m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 13hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€279Checked Oct 2311h 05m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€81Reading date not recorded11h 09m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Oct 2913h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Cologne to Copenhagen: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne Airport CGN → Copenhagen Busterminalbus
FlixBus·13h
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 Cologne to Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 21:35 | 23:35 |
All departures
- 21:35
- 22:35
- 23:35
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 Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne Airport CGN-Copenhagen BusterminalBook →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Frankfurt am Main, Cologne-HamburgBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
SASAmsterdam Schiphol-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →
Norwegian Air InternationalAmsterdam Schiphol-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →DSBHamburg-KøbenhavnBook →Airport shuttle busKøbenhavn-Copenhagen KastrupBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, KLM, SAS, Norwegian Air International, DSB, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Copenhagen works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 28 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Copenhagen Busterminal, about 13h. In total it's roughly €51 over 13h, direct, no transfers.
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Cologne to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Copenhagen?
Routavio's route check on 28 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 13h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Cologne to Copenhagen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 21:35 and the last at 23:35, from Cologne Airport CGN, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Cologne to Copenhagen?
Routavio's timetable check shows 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 21:35 and 23:35.
Which station does the bus from Cologne to Copenhagen leave from?
Cologne Airport CGN with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Copenhagen from Cologne?
About 643 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Cologne to Copenhagen cost?
Routavio checked the upcoming dates, and the cheapest fare ranged from €51 to €56. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Cologne to Copenhagen?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, KLM, SAS, Norwegian Air International, DSB, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Cologne to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Copenhagen?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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: FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, KLM, SAS, Norwegian Air International, DSB, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 28 Oct 2026