What is the cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Altona?

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Altona is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Altona?

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Altona is to train and fly which takes 3h 4m and costs €75 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Altona?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Altona. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at S Reeperbahn via Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Altona?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koebenhavn H and arriving at Hamburg-Altona. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Altona?

The distance between Copenhagen and Altona is 489 km. The road distance is 466.2 km.

How do I travel from Copenhagen to Altona without a car?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Altona without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €39.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Altona?

The train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altona takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Altona bus from?

Copenhagen to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen Busterminal station.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Altona train from?

Copenhagen to Altona train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Altona?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Altona is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €39. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Altona bus arrive?

Copenhagen to Altona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Copenhagen to Altona train arrive?

Copenhagen to Altona train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Hamburg-Altona station.

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Altona?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Altona is 466 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Copenhagen to Altona.

How do I get a train ticket from Copenhagen to Altona?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Copenhagen to Altona?

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Where can I stay near Altona?

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Copenhagen to Altona - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Copenhagen to Altona by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altonatrain Rj
4h 26m
€39
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602 / ...
6h 10m
€30–44
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain 301
6h 21m
€49–124
Drive 466.2 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Altonacar 466.2 km
4h 19m
€86–125
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain
2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CPH - HAM
3h 4m
€79–307

Copenhagen to Altona by train

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Distance: 488.6 km
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Altona, Germany?

Danish Railways (DSB) operates a train from Koebenhavn H to Hamburg-Altona 5 times a day. Tickets cost €39 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m.

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