There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Copenhagen by plane, train, car train, car or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Munich • 4h 37m
Cheapest option
Train • 15h 18m
6 alternative options
Train to Stuttgart, fly • 6h 27m
Train via Hamburg • 12h 11m
Car train, drive • 14h 4m
Bus • 17h 10m
Train, Bus • 18h 42m
Drive • 10h 48m
Munich to Copenhagen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Copenhagen is to train which costs €65 - €95 and takes 15h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €85 - €320.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Munich central bus station station and arriving at Copenhagen central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at København H via Ingolstadt Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Munich and Copenhagen is 859 km. The road distance is 1258.1 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Copenhagen without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 12h 11m and costs €160 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Munich to Copenhagen, including transfers.
Munich to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €85 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs €160 - €210 and takes 12h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 17h 10m.
- Distance: 859.2 km
- Duration: 4h 37m
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Copenhagen, Denmark?
Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa and Norwegian Air International fly from Munich to Copenhagen every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Munich to Copenhagen via Ingolstadt Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 11m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 4200 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Copenhagen via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 4000 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Copenhagen via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 4300 kr
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Munich to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 4200 kr
Flights from Stuttgart to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 1100 kr - 4400 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Munich to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 2800 kr
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Stuttgart to Copenhagen via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 4300 kr
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 350 kr - 390 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 200 kr - 230 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Ingolstadt Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 850 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 290 kr - 420 kr
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Stuttgart Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 360 kr - 550 kr
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from München Hbf to Ingolstadt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 110 kr - 160 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from München Hbf to Passau Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 210 kr - 300 kr
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 340 kr - 470 kr
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from München Ost to Høje Taastrup
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 470 kr - 650 kr
- Schedules at
- snalltaget.se
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Car train from München Ost to Hamburg Altona
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 6500 kr
- Website
- https://urlaubs-express.de/?lang=en
- Car Single Bed
- 2000 kr - 3500 kr
- Car Compartment
- 4000 kr - 6500 kr
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Munich central bus station to Copenhagen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 900 kr
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +387 32 246 306
- bbabic@biss-tours.ba
- Website
- biss-tours.ba
Bus from Passau to Copenhagen
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 650 kr
- Schedules at
- biss-tours.ba
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Munich to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Copenhagen central train station.
Munich to Copenhagen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at København H station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Copenhagen is 1258 km. It takes approximately 10h 48m to drive from Munich to Copenhagen.
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