Route guide

Copenhagen → Frankfurt

671 km · Denmark to Germany · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €26+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Frankfurt

There are 4 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Frankfurt — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€55–161

Duration: 5h 36m

via EC Hamburg–København

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€26–67

Duration: 9h 35m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€62–201

Duration: 3h 24m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~105 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€81–148

Duration: 7h 27m

~114 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Copenhagen and Frankfurt highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 671 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Denmark into Germany. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Copenhagen to Frankfurt — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Frankfurt by train

Trains link Copenhagen (Denmark) and Frankfurt (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 36m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include EC Hamburg–København.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €55 to €161. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 105 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~96 kg on this distance.

Copenhagen to Frankfurt by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Frankfurt with a typical journey of 9h 35m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €26 when booked in advance, rising to €67 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Copenhagen to Frankfurt by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Frankfurt take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 24m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €62–201. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 105 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Frankfurt by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Frankfurt is approximately 772 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 27m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €81–148 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Germany border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 114 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Frankfurt is approximately 671 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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