Copenhagen to Frankfurt Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Copenhagen to Frankfurt, side by side.

Last checked 29 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Copenhagen to Frankfurt: what to expect

Copenhagen and Frankfurt are about 675 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Denmark to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 675 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Copenhagen–Frankfurt tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• In recent searches Monday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €39.44, across 2 days).
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Frankfurt

• Frankfurt's skyscraper skyline earned the city the nickname 'Mainhattan'. (Source: Wikipedia)
• The Frankfurt Book Fair is described as the world's largest book fair. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Frankfurt Cathedral's spire was built to Madern Gerthener's plans in 1415 and is 95 metres tall. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Copenhagen to Frankfurt

How long does the journey from Copenhagen to Frankfurt take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 06 min by train and about 17 h by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 29 Oct 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Copenhagen to Frankfurt?
The lowest fare seen recently is €36.40 by train (Deutsche Bahn), for travel on 2 Nov 2026 (seen 28 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €41.97. Monday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €39.44). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Copenhagen to Frankfurt?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €36.40 and the lowest bus fare €41.97, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Copenhagen to Frankfurt?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.