Copenhagen to Hamburg: travel options
Approximate direct distance: 289 km • Travel distance depends on the route and transport you choose.
Compare the options
Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bus Direct | FlixBus | About 5h 10m |
From €24.98
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: FlixBus |
Dep: Copenhagen bus terminal or stop shown on ticket
Arr: Hamburg ZOB
|
FlixBus from 5h10 and €24.98. Confirm the exact Copenhagen stop and baggage allowance. The terminal and Ingerslevsgade are different pickup locations. |
| train Direct | DSB / Deutsche Bahn | About 4h 35m |
From DKK 289.00
Starting fare
Fare source checked: 12 Sep 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: DSB / Deutsche Bahn |
Dep: København H
Arr: Hamburg Hbf
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Faster direct service about 4h35. From DKK289 with limited availability; check the dated international ticket and reservation terms. |
Choosing your journey
The direct train is a useful city-centre choice, taking about 4 hours 35 minutes on the faster service. Compare a coach if its fare suits your dates, allowing at least 5 hours 10 minutes plus terminal time.
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Take the through train when it fits your day
Start at København H and arrive at Hamburg Hbf. DSB describes a direct journey of about 4 hours 35 minutes; other departures and work on the line can change that. Use the Denmark–Hamburg booking page and read the complete journey before paying. A connection shown by a planner is not necessarily a direct train.
Compare the ticket conditions as well as the fare
DSB advertises international fares from DKK289, with limited seats at the lower price. The actual departure may cost more. Read its exchange and reservation conditions; a domestic Orange rule does not automatically describe an international booking. Keep the booking and travel documents accessible during the journey.
Find the coach stop before departure
FlixBus advertises journeys from 5 hours 10 minutes and fares from €24.98. Check the exact Copenhagen stop on the ticket. The bus terminal is on Carsten Niebuhrs Gade, while some listings also name Ingerslevsgade. Arrive at the booked stop with time to find the bay. Hamburg ZOB is beside the main railway station.
Keep the arrival evening simple
Allow for the walk or local journey to your room after arriving. A tightly timed museum visit is a poor fit after an international journey; a meal and a nearby walk leave room for delays.
Plan the arrival
The Copenhagen guide and Hamburg guide explain the local journeys, places to stay and visits. Add the main travel ticket separately to your daily spending plan. The distance above is a straight-line comparison between the city centres; your train, road or flight route can be longer.
