How to get from Zurich to Copenhagen
- 959 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 23h 35m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
23h 35m
1 transfer
Bus
€80
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Zurich to Copenhagen. The most useful door-to-door route takes 23h 35m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 959 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
959 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €74Checked Sep 25 | 15h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €67Omio catalogue, Sep 25 | 23h 35m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€74Checked Sep 2515h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€67Omio catalogue, Sep 2523h 35m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Zurich 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.
- 1Zurich → Munichbus
FlixBus·3h 50m - 2Munich → CopenhagenbusFlixBus·16h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
Flight prices by day, Zurich to Copenhagen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€134Departure 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 Fri, Sep 25
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusZurich-Munich, Munich-Copenhagen, Dortmund central-Amsterdam SloterdijkBook →
easyJetMilan Malpensa-Düsseldorf AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-DortmundBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Zurich to Copenhagen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Zurich to Munich, about 3h 50m. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Copenhagen (16h 20m). In total it's roughly €80 over 23h 35m, 1 transfer.
Zurich to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Copenhagen?
The most useful route takes about 23h 35m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Zurich to Copenhagen?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Copenhagen from Zurich?
About 959 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Zurich to Copenhagen cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €80. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Zurich to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, KLM.
Can you get from Zurich to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h 38m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026