How to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Copenhagen to Hamburg by price and travel time.
- 286 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 50m
- 27 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
50m
direct
Flight
€283
Cheapest
5h 10m
direct
Bus
€21
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 286 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 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
286 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €110Checked Oct 18 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 5h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€110Checked Oct 181h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 205h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Copenhagen to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen Kastrup → Hamburg Airportflight
SAS·1h
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.
- Tue, Oct 20€21Cheapest found
- Wed, Oct 21€21Cheapest found
- Thu, Oct 22€21Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 23€21Cheapest found
- Sat, Oct 24€21Cheapest found
- Sun, Oct 25€21Cheapest found
- Mon, Oct 26€21Cheapest found
- Tue, Oct 27€21Cheapest found
- Fri, Oct 30€21Cheapest found
- Wed, Nov 4€21Cheapest found
- Fri, Nov 13€25
- Thu, Nov 19€21Cheapest found
Departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:25 and the last at 22:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 04:25 | 22:25 |
All departures
- 04:25
- 05:25
- 05:45
- 05:55
- 06:25
- 06:45
- 07:35
- 07:45
- 08:35
- 08:55
- 09:35
- 11:35
- 11:40
- 12:35
- 12:40
- 14:00
- 14:40
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 16:40
- 19:20
- 20:20
- 20:25
- 20:30
- 21:20
- 21:25
- 22:25
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
SASCopenhagen Kastrup-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusCopenhagen Busterminal-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with SAS, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Hamburg works
Start with a SK flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg, about 1h. In total it's roughly €110 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Copenhagen to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:25 and the last at 22:25, from Copenhagen Busterminal, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 04:25 and 22:25.
Which station does the bus from Copenhagen to Hamburg leave from?
Copenhagen Busterminal with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Copenhagen?
About 286 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Copenhagen to Hamburg cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €21 to €25. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Copenhagen and Hamburg?
Copenhagen is CPH and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written CPH to HAM.
Which operators run Copenhagen to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with SAS, FlixBus.
Can you get from Copenhagen to Hamburg without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 39m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
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: SAS
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026