How to get from Hamburg to Copenhagen
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Hamburg to Copenhagen by price and travel time.
- 286 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 50m
- 20 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
€222
Cheapest
5h 20m
direct
Bus
€22
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Copenhagen. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 07m, 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 | €82Checked Oct 18 | 1h 07mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €50Reading date not recorded | 5h 56m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 5h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
| Ferry | €30Omio catalogue, Oct 19 | 8h 45mdirect | See Ferry details |
- Flight€82Checked Oct 181h 07m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€50Reading date not recorded5h 56m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€25Omio catalogue, Oct 195h 20m · directSee Bus details
- Ferry€30Omio catalogue, Oct 198h 45m · directSee Ferry details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Copenhagen: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg Airport → Copenhagen Kastrupflight1h 07m
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 Hamburg to Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 20 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 20 | 00:30 | 23:40 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 01:30
- 04:55
- 05:55
- 06:55
- 07:25
- 07:55
- 08:00
- 08:25
- 08:55
- 09:00
- 14:30
- 15:30
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 17:00
- 18:00
- 21:20
- 22:20
- 23:40
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 Mon, Oct 19
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg central-Copenhagen BusterminalBook →
SASHamburg Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →DSBHamburg-KøbenhavnBook →Airport shuttle busKøbenhavn-Copenhagen KastrupBook →FinnlinesHamburg-CopenhagenBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SAS, DSB, Airport shuttle bus, Finnlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Copenhagen works
Start with a flight from Hamburg to Copenhagen, about 1h 7m. In total it's roughly €82 over 1h 7m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Copenhagen?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 07m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Copenhagen?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:30 and the last at 23:40, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Copenhagen?
20 a day with FlixBus, between 00:30 and 23:40.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Copenhagen leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Copenhagen from Hamburg?
About 286 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Copenhagen cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €22 to €34. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Hamburg to Copenhagen?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 07m.
How long is the flight from Hamburg to Copenhagen?
About 1h 07m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Hamburg and Copenhagen?
Hamburg is HAM and Copenhagen is CPH, so this route is usually written HAM to CPH.
Which operators run Hamburg to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SAS, DSB, Airport shuttle bus, Finnlines.
Can you get from Hamburg to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg 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.
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026