How to get from Cologne to Copenhagen
- 643 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 14h 15m
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
14h 15m
direct
Bus
€56
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 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 14h 15m 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.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
643 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €90Checked Sep 30 | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €73Reading date not recorded | 14h 35m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 14h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€90Checked Sep 304h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€73Reading date not recorded14h 35m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€48Omio catalogue, Oct 314h 15m · 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?
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- 1Cologne → Copenhagenbus
FlixBus·14h 15m
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.
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Flight prices by day, Cologne to Copenhagen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCologne-Copenhagen, Rostock-CopenhagenBook →
Malta AirCologne-London, London-CopenhagenSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Dortmund, Dortmund-Hamburg, Hamburg-RostockBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Malta Air, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Copenhagen works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Cologne to Copenhagen, about 14h 15m. In total it's roughly €56 over 14h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Cologne to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Copenhagen?
The most useful route takes about 14h 15m 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?
5 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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €56. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Cologne to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Malta Air, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Cologne to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 9h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne 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: 3 Oct 2026