How to get from Copenhagen to Hamburg
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 Copenhagen to Hamburg. 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €33, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 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 | €68Checked Sep 5 | 1h 07m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 40m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€68Checked Sep 51h 07m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 40m · 1 transferSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Copenhagen → Gdańskflight34m
- 2Gdańsk → Hamburgflight34m
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 calendar
Flight prices by day, Copenhagen to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€133October 2026
€116November 2026
Departures from Copenhagen to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 32 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:55 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 32 | 00:55 | 23:50 |
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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCopenhagen Busterminal-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Copenhagen to Hamburg works
Start with a flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg, connecting in Gdańsk, about 1h 7m. In total it's roughly €68 over 1h 7m, 1 transfer.
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 07m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €68. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 1h 07m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
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 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 City transit, FlixBus.
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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