How to get from Cologne to Copenhagen
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Cologne to Copenhagen. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 4h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
643 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €65Checked Sep 5 | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €157Reading date not recorded | 12h 43m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €43Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 14h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€65Checked Sep 54h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€157Reading date not recorded12h 43m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€43Omio catalogue, Sep 814h 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Cologne → Londonflight
Malta Air·2h 18m - 2London → CopenhagenflightMalta Air·2h 18m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
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.
September 2026
€96October 2026
€134Departures from Cologne to Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 21:35 and the last at 23:35.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 21:35 | 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 Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
Malta AirCologne-London, London-CopenhagenSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnCologne-Dortmund, Dortmund-Hamburg, Hamburg-RostockBook →
FlixBusRostock-Copenhagen, Cologne-CopenhagenBook →On this route you travel with Malta Air, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Cologne to Copenhagen works
Start with a AL flight from Cologne to Copenhagen, connecting in London, about 4h 35m. In total it's roughly €65 over 4h 35m, 1 transfer.
Cologne to Copenhagen: common questions
How long does it take to get from Cologne to Copenhagen?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 4h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €56 to €86. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Copenhagen?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 35m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Copenhagen?
About 4h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Cologne and Copenhagen?
Cologne is CGN and Copenhagen is CPH, so this route is usually written CGN to CPH.
Which operators run Cologne to Copenhagen?
On this route you travel with Malta Air, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
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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