The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
€99
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
12 h 8 m
Average duration
13 h 11 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
841 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Copenhagen will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €99.
It's difficult to get from Munich to Copenhagen without transferring at least once.
ICE 880 · EC 390
ICE 508 · ICE 588 · RE 11176 · IC 5764
ICE 1612 · ICE 680 · RE 11172 · IC 5762
ICE 506 · ICE 586 · RE 11180 · IC 5766
ICE 880 · EC 390
ICE 508 · ICE 588 · RE 11176 · IC 5764
ICE 1612 · ICE 680 · RE 11172 · IC 5762
ICE 506 · ICE 586 · RE 11180 · IC 5766Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a flight costs an average of €106.
Distance: 841 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€156 Average price | €247 Average price | €85 Average price Cheapest |
12h 6m Average total duration 11h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 42m Average total duration 15h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Copenhagen trains for today, Monday, November 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1612 · ICE 680 · RE 11172 · IC 5762 | On time 7:46 AM Munich Hbf | 13h30 | 9:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 880 · EC 390 | On time 8:54 AM Munich Hbf | 12h08 | 9:02 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1 transfer | |
ICE 508 · ICE 588 · RE 11176 · IC 5764 | On time 9:48 AM Munich Hbf | 13h28 | 11:16 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
ICE 506 · ICE 586 · RE 11180 · IC 5766 | On time 11:48 AM Munich Hbf | 13h39 | 1:27 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 4 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Copenhagen
Trains from Munich to Copenhagen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €73 but you can travel from only €52 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 841 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 841 km |
Average train duration 11h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price €73 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 50m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Munich to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Munich and Copenhagen from €52. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Copenhagen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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 Munich, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Munich Hbf, Munich Airport Terminal station and Munich Ost. When arriving in Copenhagen, you can end your trip in train stations like Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen, Emdrup Station and Copenhagen, Østerbrogade (Svanemøllen St. ).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Munich Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 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 Munich to Copenhagen
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Cantina Estación Mediterrano
- Rischart Bakery
- Ditsch Pretzels
- backWERK
- Cafe-Shop
- Le Crobag
- Yorma's
- Coffee Fellows
- Dunkin Donuts
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- a&o München Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel München
- Sofitel Munich Bayerpost
- There is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Haidhauser Augustiner
- Burger King
- Tassilogarten
- Mitani
- Hilton Munich City
- MOMA1890
- Mk Hotel
- Hotel Pension Christl
- Augustiner Bräustuben
- Lenz
- Das Bad
- Subway
- Theresienhöhe
- Hotel Schweiz
- Hotel Uhland
- Germania
- Ratskeller
- Speiserei Volksbad
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Novotel München City
- Hilton Munich City
- Living Hotel am Deutschen Museum
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Ratskeller
- Klenze 17
- Trachtenvogl Café-Lounge
- Burger King
- Unsöld's Factory Hotel
- Hotel Domus
- Hotel Mercure München Altstadt
- Hotel Herzog Wilhelm Tannenbaum Nebengebäude
- SubInn Express München
- Shisha Time
- HO TAY
- Dimo's
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Burger King
- McDonald's
- Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans
- Orexi Taverna
- Guenstigwohnen24.de
- Jagdschloss Residenz
- Hotel Miano
- Minoa
- 089 Burger & more
- Traublinger
- Brandl
- Mercure Hotel München Neuperlach Süd
- Hotel Perlach Allee
- 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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