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HEART Herning Museum of Contemporary Art
Major contemporary art museum with Danish and international works, sculpture spaces, and architecture worth visiting in its own right.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£54
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
3 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 9 m
Trains on 17 Sept
7
Distance
230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Herning is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Herning will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
On Thu 17 Sept, we found 7 trains from Copenhagen to Herning, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 230 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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831 · 31Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Herning among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a flight costs an average of £356.
Distance: 230 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£58 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £356 Average Price | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 0m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Herning:
A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Herning costing on average £58.
A coach is £333 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Herning costing on average £356.
Other travel options to Herning take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 11h 0m.
The journey is about 10m faster (3h 6m by train vs 3h 16m by car) and roughly £23 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£58 vs £81). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with DSB, Intercity.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Herning trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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831 · 31 | 8:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h24 | 11:56 Herning station | 1 change | |
31 | 8:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h04 | 11:56 Herning station | 0 changesdirect | |
835 · 35+ 5933 | 9:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h25 | 12:57 Herning station | 2 changes | |
35+ 5933 | 9:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h05 | 12:57 Herning station | 1 change | |
39+ 5937 | 10:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h05 | 13:57 Herning station | 1 change | |
843 · 43+ 5941 | 11:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h25 | 14:57 Herning station | 2 changes | |
43+ 5941 | 11:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h05 | 14:57 Herning station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Herning run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 230 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 230 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:55 |
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Discover the best of Herning — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Herning trip today.
Major contemporary art museum with Danish and international works, sculpture spaces, and architecture worth visiting in its own right.
Museum on shirt-making and local textile industry, with fashion, design, and changing exhibitions linked to Herning’s history.
Open-air and local history museum presenting heathland life, historic buildings, and regional stories from the Herning area.
Lively pedestrian street in the centre with shops, public art, and easy access to the town’s main cultural venues.
Large sculpture park around Elia with open views and walking paths, popular for art, fresh air, and photography.
Woodland walking area with marked trails and varied scenery, popular with locals for quiet outdoor time near the city.
Open rye bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, egg, onion or curry salad. A Danish lunch staple, common in Jutland and central to local food culture.
Creamy cold buttermilk soup with breadcrumbs or kammerjunkere. A classic Danish summer dish widely eaten at home across Jutland.
Danish hot dog with a red sausage, bread, remoulade, mustard, ketchup, onions and pickled cucumber. A beloved everyday fast-food classic.
Contemporary restaurant in Herning with polished cooking, seasonal menus and a relaxed modern setting suitable for a refined dinner.
Established Italian restaurant popular for pasta, pizza and dependable service in a lively, casual setting.
Well-known brasserie-style venue serving Danish and European dishes in an elegant but approachable atmosphere near the city centre.
Moderate for Denmark. Hotels and dining can be pricey, but transport and casual meals are manageable compared with larger Danish cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxi tips are optional, usually rounding up. No tip is expected in cafés.
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Herning Station -> Herning city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Herning 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 Herning, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Herning trains use the København Hovedb. to Herning St. station pair, with some services arriving at Birk Centerpark St.. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Herning train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Herning St. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Flammen Herning, Brdr. Price Herning
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Herning St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Herning St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Herning St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Herning St.: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herning St.: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel DGI Huset Herning, Best Western Plus Hotel Eyde, Scandic Regina.
Birk Centerpark St. is 3 km from Herning city centre. Public transport options include:
Birk Centerpark St. has practical services for this route, including Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Birk Centerpark St..
Accessibility facilities are available at Birk Centerpark St..
Herning Messecenter is 2 km from Herning city centre. Public transport options include:
Herning Messecenter has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC and Hotel.
Food and drink options are available at Herning Messecenter.
Available at Herning Messecenter: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Herning Messecenter.
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