The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Flensburg
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
3 h 31 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Flensburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Flensburg will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Flensburg without transferring at least once.
IC 137 · IC 5759
ICL 43 · IC 5761
IC 145 · IC 5761
EC 395 · IC 5759
EC 393 · IC 5757
EC 395 · IC 5759
EC 393 · IC 5757
ICL 43 · IC 5761
IC 137 · IC 5759
IC 145 · IC 5761Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Flensburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Flensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 222 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€47 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Flensburg train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Flensburg trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 137 · IC 5759 | On time 8:50 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h03 | 12:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
EC 395 · IC 5759 | On time 9:22 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h31 | 12:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 145 · IC 5761 | On time 10:50 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h03 | 2:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
ICL 43 · IC 5761 | On time 10:52 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h01 | 2:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
IC 153 · IC 5763 | On time 12:50 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4h03 | 4:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
EC 397 · IC 5763 | On time 1:22 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3h31 | 4:53 PM Flensburg station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Flensburg
Trains from Copenhagen to Flensburg run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €30 but you can travel from only €19 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 222 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 222 km |
Average train duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Danish Railways (DSB) from Copenhagen to Flensburg trainsDeutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, Danish Railways (DSB) trains will get you between Copenhagen and Flensburg from €19. 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.
PKP Intercity
Danish Railways (DSB)
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Flensburg
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Flensburg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Flensburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Copenhagen, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen, Emdrup Station and Copenhagen, Østerbrogade (Svanemøllen St. ). When arriving in Flensburg, you can end your trip in train stations like Flensburg station and Flensburg-Weiche.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Copenhagen Central Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (588 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Flensburg station, located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Flensburg
- 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
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:30 12:45 - 12:15 15:30
- Kontraste
- St. Knudsborg
- Klosterbäckerei
- Ariana
- Hotel am Rathaus
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