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ITCopenhagen to Hamburg Train & Bus Tickets
From Copenhagen (Denmark) to Hamburg (Germany) · about 287 km
See prices for Copenhagen → Hamburg
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Copenhagen to Hamburg, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €129 for travel on 1 Dec 2026 (seen 1 Nov 2026) | €24.98 for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h 11 min (13 journeys) | about 5 h 50 min (28 journeys) |
| Sold by | Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | FlixBus |
| Departures per day listed | 13 (median of 1 days) | — |
Last checked 1 Nov 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 Hamburg: what to expect
Copenhagen and Hamburg are about 287 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 287 km this is a medium-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–Hamburg tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €24.98, 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 Hamburg
- Hamburg has around 2,500 bridges, the most of any city in Europe. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Hamburg is home to Berenberg Bank, described as the world's oldest merchant bank. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Hamburg's Matthiae-Mahl feast, held since 1356, is called the world's oldest ceremonial meal. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Copenhagen to Hamburg
How long does the journey from Copenhagen to Hamburg take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h 11 min by train and about 5 h 50 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
The lowest fare seen recently is €24.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 3 Nov 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €129. Wednesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €24.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €129 and the lowest bus fare €24.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Copenhagen to Hamburg?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, FlixBus.
How many departures are there per day between Copenhagen and Hamburg?
Recent searches listed a median of 13 train departures per day.