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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen is to bus which costs 800 kr - 1400 kr and takes 19h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs 900 kr - 2300 kr.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Copenhagen Busterminal via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Copenhagen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Copenhagen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at København H via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Padborg St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 15m.

How far is it from Zurich to Copenhagen?

The distance between Zurich and Copenhagen is 972 km. The road distance is 1312.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 15h 15m and costs 1800 kr - 8500 kr.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Zurich to Copenhagen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Copenhagen bus from?

Zurich to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Copenhagen train from?

Zurich to Copenhagen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Copenhagen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Copenhagen is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs 900 kr - 2300 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 1800 kr - 8500 kr and takes 15h 15m, you could also bus, which costs 800 kr - 1400 kr and takes 19h 15m.

Where does the Zurich to Copenhagen bus arrive?

Zurich to Copenhagen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg central bus station.

Where does the Zurich to Copenhagen train arrive?

Zurich to Copenhagen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Copenhagen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Copenhagen is 1313 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Zurich to Copenhagen.

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

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

Book your Zurich to Copenhagen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Copenhagen?

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Zurich to Copenhagen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Copenhagen by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane ZRH - CPH
4h 11m
kr 923–2,231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Hamburg central bus stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Copenhagen Busterminalbus N602 / ...
19h 15m
kr 806–1,318
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Padborg sttrain 4
4. Take the train from Padborg St. to København Htrain Ece / ...
15h 15m
kr 1,879–8,180
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København Htrain Ece / ...
17h 1m
kr 849–2,210
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)plane BSL - CPH
5h 31m
kr 856–2,895
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcar
2. Take the car train from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Lüneburgcartrain
3. Drive from Lüneburg to Copenhagencar
15h 20m
kr 1,610–2,231
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Hamburg-Altonatrain Ice
2. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to København Syd St.train 083
15h 53m
kr 2,947–8,293
Drive 1,312.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Copenhagencar 1,312.5 km
12h 6m
kr 1,762–2,545

Zurich to Copenhagen by train

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Distance: 972.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Copenhagen, Denmark?

Swiss, Scandinavian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to København H via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Padborg st, and Padborg St. in around 15h 15m.

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