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

The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Copenhagen and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Braunschweig, Alsterplatz via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs G.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

How far is it from Copenhagen to Rothenburg?

The distance between Copenhagen and Rothenburg is 491 km. The road distance is 641.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €100 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Rothenburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Copenhagen to Rothenburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Copenhagen to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €100 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Copenhagen to Rothenburg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Copenhagen to Rothenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Copenhagen to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Rothenburg is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Copenhagen to Rothenburg.

Where can I stay near Rothenburg?

There are 556+ hotels available in Rothenburg.

Copenhagen to Rothenburg - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Copenhagen and Rothenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Copenhagen to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen Busterminal and arriving at Braunschweig, Isarstraße via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof and Braunschweig, Cyriaksring. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

There are 7 ways to get from Copenhagen to Rothenburg by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Hannover Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CPH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 28m
€140–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Brunswick central stationbus 182 / ...
10h 26m
€46–81
Train
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 25 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 43m
€104–396
Drive 641.9 km
1. Drive from Copenhagen to Rothenburgcar 641.9 km
6h 23m
€114–165
Fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CPH - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 40m
€138–557
Train via Uelzen
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain Ece / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Uelzentrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Braunschweig-Gliesmarodetrain Rb
8h 2m
€128–411
Train via Uelzen #2
1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Ic
2. Take the train from Winsen(Luhe) to Uelzentrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Uelzen to Braunschweig-Gliesmarodetrain Rb
8h 36m
€140–359

Copenhagen to Rothenburg by train and tram

73Weekly Services

7h 43mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.8 km
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Rothenburg, Lower Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from København H to Braunschweig, Alsterplatz via Hamburg Hbf, Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof/Viewegs G. in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Braunschweig, Isarstraße via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof, Brunswick central station, Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof, and Braunschweig, Cyriaksring in around 10h 26m.

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