There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Copenhagen by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, night train, or car ferry
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Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane LHR - CPH
4h 53mkr 966–3,044Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane LGW - CPH
5h 31mkr 724–2,616Train via Cologne
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
16h 22mkr 2,361–7,109Bus
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Busterminalbus 173 / ...
27h 53mkr 1,063–1,790Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Copenhagencar
13h 31mkr 2,852–3,754Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BHX - CPH
5h 24mkr 1,043–2,829Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane STN - CPH
5h 46mkr 758–2,629Train to Bristol Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BRS - CPH
5h 50mkr 834–2,367Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane MAN - CPH
7h 36mkr 1,344–2,990Train
- Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Ice
- Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
18h 18mkr 1,542–3,819Bus, night train
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
- Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Koebenhavn Sydnighttrain 300
28h 54mkr 1,341–2,212Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Reading to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Copenhagencar
14h 40mkr 1,923–3,175
Reading to Copenhagen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Copenhagen is to train and fly which costs 700 kr - 2700 kr and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Copenhagen is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs 950 kr - 3100 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Copenhagen Busterminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at København H via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
The distance between Reading and Copenhagen is 1067 km.
The best way to get from Reading to Copenhagen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 16h 22m and costs 2300 kr - 7500 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Reading to Copenhagen, including transfers.
Reading to Copenhagen bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.
Reading to Copenhagen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
The best way to get from Reading to Copenhagen is to train via Cologne which takes 16h 22m and costs 2300 kr - 7500 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1000 kr - 1800 kr and takes 27h 53m.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Copenhagen, Denmark?
You can take a train from Reading to København H via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Copenhagen Busterminal via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 27h 53m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 410–1,700
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 210–1,500
Flights from Bristol Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- kr 270–1,200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 200–1,000
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 460–2,400
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 400–2,100
Flights from Bristol Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 400–2,200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 420–2,200
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 550–1,800
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 320–1,200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Aalborg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- kr 320–1,200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 360–1,300
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 500–1,700
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–2,200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,800
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 330–2,100
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 330–2,100
Flights from Bristol Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 410–1,400
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 330–1,500
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- kr 330–1,500
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 800–2,200
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- kr 500–1,800
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- kr 700–6,500
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- kr 370–1,600
Flights from Manchester Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- kr 310–850
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Copenhagen Airport via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 1,000–2,100
- Website
- jet2.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Copenhagen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- kr 650–2,100
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 140–270
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 140–270
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 200–390
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 140–270
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 320–650
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 140–270
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–440
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–440
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–440
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 220–440
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 850–1,500
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 500–900
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 300–1,300
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 600–2,600
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 221 800 20 80
- [email protected]
- Website
- msm-gruppe.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- msm-gruppe.de
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 750–1,200
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 450–700
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 450–700
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +46 40 669 62 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 480–750
- Website
- https://www.snalltaget.se/en
Train from Hamburg Hbf to København H
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 480–750
- Website
- https://www.snalltaget.se/en
Night train from Hamburg Hbf to Koebenhavn Syd
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 470–750
- Website
- https://www.snalltaget.se/en
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 1,022
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- kr 1,022
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Reading to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 430–600
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- kr 850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 480–1,000
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 380–800
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–270
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- kr 220–270
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Busterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 210–350
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 600–1,100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 70–410
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Reading to Copenhagen bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Copenhagen is 1h ahead of Reading. It is currently 6:50 PM in Reading and 7:50 PM in Copenhagen.
Reading to Copenhagen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
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