The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€135
Average price
€150
Fastest journey
9 h 28 m
Average duration
9 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
626 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen will cost around €150 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €135.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen without transferring at least once.
ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156
ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 616 · EC 394
ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 202 · RE 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164
ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 1020 · EC 390
ICE 616 · EC 394
ICE 614 · EC 392
ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Düsseldorf to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €120.
Distance: 626 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€137 Average price | €260 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Düsseldorf to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Copenhagen trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 616 · EC 394 | On time 7:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h30 | 5:04 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 206 · RE 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156 | On time 8:32 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h43 | 7:15 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 614 · EC 392 | On time 9:28 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h34 | 7:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1022 · ICE 614 · EC 392 | On time 9:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h28 | 7:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 202 · RE 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164 | On time 10:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 10h43 | 9:17 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1020 · EC 390 | On time 11:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 9h28 | 9:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen
Trains from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €35 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 626 km distance in 8h 53m.
Distance 626 km |
Average train duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 53m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from €35. 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.
FlixTrain
FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Copenhagen, you can end your journey in train stations like Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen, Emdrup Station and Copenhagen, Østerbrogade (Svanemøllen St. ).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Copenhagen Central Station, located 0.4 miles (588 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Düsseldorf to Copenhagen
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- L'Osteria
- Bauernstube Deppe
- Luxor Grill
- McDonald's
- Sheraton Düsseldorf Airport Hotel
- Lindner Airport
- Hotel Maritim
- Asia Thai
- Cafe Kalusch
- Ballon
- La Corte
- Schloß Hotel Benrath
- Hotel Waldesruh
- Zur Pfeffermühle
- Pizzeria Da Gino
- Rohbau
- Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
- Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City
- Günnewig Hotel Esplanade
- Novum Hotel Flora
- Hotel Niku
- Liverpool Stehcafe
- Pizza Milano
- Amor Grill
- Gaststätte Netz
- B&B Hotel
- McDreams Hotel
- 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. 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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