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How to get fromCopenhagen to Ruhrby train, plane, tram, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Copenhagen to Ruhr by train, plane, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly, line 901 tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Köpenhamn H to Copenhagen Lufthavntrain train
    2. Fly from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane CPH - DUS
    3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Duisburg Hbftrain train
    4. Take the tram from Duisburg Hbf to Duisburg Karlstr.tram tram
    4h 23m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train stationbus bus N74
    11h 54m
    €67–112

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg-Altonatrain train Rj
    2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Duisburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    9h 17m
    €113–200

  4. Drive  831.3 km

    1. Drive from Copenhagen to Ruhrcar car 831.3 km
    7h 13m
    €154–223

  5. Train via Hamburg

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    9h 41m
    €108–295

  6. Train via Hamburg #2

    1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Hamburg Central Station to Duisburg Central Stationtrain train Flx20
    10h 36m
    €87–187

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration1h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from København H to Ruhr via Hamburg-Altona, Duisburg Hbf, Duisburg Hbf, and Duisburg Karlstr. in around 9h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen Busterminal to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €60–95 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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