How to get from Hamburg 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 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €25, on Wed, Sep 9.
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 | €112Checked Sep 5 | 1h 07mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €34Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 5h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€112Checked Sep 51h 07m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€34Omio catalogue, Sep 95h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus 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?
All from the same recent search. 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.
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, Hamburg to Copenhagen
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€95October 2026
€81Departures from Hamburg to Copenhagen
FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 23:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 24 | 00:30 | 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 Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusHamburg central-Copenhagen BusterminalBook →
SASHamburg Airport-Copenhagen KastrupSee live options and dates →City transitHamburg-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, SAS, City transit; 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 €112 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.
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 €25 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, City transit.
Can you get from Hamburg to Copenhagen without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 30m.
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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