The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€171
Average price
€178
Fastest journey
11 h 12 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
621 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Copenhagen will cost around €178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €171.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Copenhagen without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 123 · ICE 1020 · EC 390
ICE 225 · ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 145 · ICE 202 · RE 11172 · IC 5762
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · EC 392
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760
ICE 123 · ICE 1020 · EC 390
ICE 225 · ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · EC 392
ICE 145 · ICE 202 · RE 11172 · IC 5762
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €128.
Distance: 621 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€158 Average price | €262 Average price | €83 Average price Cheapest |
11h 59m Average total duration 11h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 4m Average total duration 12h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Amsterdam to Copenhagen train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 3079+ VIA 21235 · VIA 20043+ RE 89903 | 8:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 16h37 | 1:01 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 7 transfers | |
IC 1581 · IC 1783 · RB 20237 · RB 14981 | On time 8:59 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 15h51 | 12:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5 transfers | |
ICD 1883 · IC 1783 · RB 20237 · RB 14981 | On time 9:16 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 15h34 | 12:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 5 transfers | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760 | On time 7:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h01 | 7:01 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 143 · ICE 206 · EC 392 | On time 7:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h50 | 6:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 225 · ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392 | On time 7:30 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h20 | 6:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 145 · ICE 202 · RE 11172 · IC 5762 | On time 9:00 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 12h01 | 9:01 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 123 · ICE 1020 · EC 390 | On time 9:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 11h12 | 8:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
Distance 621 km |
Average train duration 11h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €87 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 11h 0m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Metronom, Intercity from Amsterdam to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Metronom, Intercity trains will get you between Amsterdam and Copenhagen from €25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Intercity
Metronom
FAQs: Trains from Amsterdam to Copenhagen

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Amsterdam to Copenhagen
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access via Europaplein.
- Restaurant As
- Restaurant Riva
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Novotel Amsterdam City
- Holiday Inn Amsterdam
- Motel One Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 284 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available 24/7. Access via Julianaplein.
- Restaurant Amstelle
- Café Restaurant Dauphine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- true
- Amstel Hotel
- citizenM Amsterdam Amstel Hotel
- InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro connections
- Metro: Line 51, Line 53, Line 54
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Orlyplein.
- Restaurant Helden
- Grand Café Hermes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
- Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station
- MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, partially covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and local train platforms
- Hall 3: tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Insulindeweg.
- Restaurant De Kas
- Wilde Zwijnen
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Pestana Amsterdam Riverside Hotel
- Hotel Arena
- The Manor Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 345 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to various destinations
- Tram: Line 3, Line 7
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg.
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Hoogoorddreef.
- Grand Café 3&20
- JinSo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Courtyard Amsterdam Arena Atlas
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Arena Boulevard
- Jaz in the City Amsterdam
- Located in the main hall
- 350 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 54
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Moer
- Drovers Dog
- Outside the main entrance.
- €0.70
- XO Hotels Couture
- WestCord Fashion Hotel Amsterdam
- Hotel King's Court
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains and metro services
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 1, Line 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Skt. Petri
- Ibsens Hotel
- Hotel Kong Arthur
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 2,500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- Bus: Several lines available
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