1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£53
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£53
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 55 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
3 h 3 m
Trains on 17 Sept
7
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Ribe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Ribe will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Copenhagen to Ribe you need to make at least one change.
31 · 831+
5041
827+
5035
823+
5029
835+
5047
831+
5041
31 · 831+
5041
23 · 823+
5029
35 · 835+
5047
827+
5035
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5029Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Ribe among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £340.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price | £340 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £48 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 2m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Ribe:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Ribe costing on average £57.
A coach is £314 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Ribe costing on average £340.
Other travel options to Ribe take longer:
Flight takes on average 12h 2m.
Coach takes on average 12h 10m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (3h 0m by train vs 3h 11m by car). Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £48 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Ribe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
823+ 5029 | 6:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h15 | 9:47 Ribe St. | 1 change | |
23 · 823+ 5029 | 6:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 9:47 Ribe St. | 2 changes | |
827+ 5035 | 7:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h15 | 10:47 Ribe St. | 1 change | |
831+ 5041 | 8:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h15 | 11:47 Ribe St. | 1 change | |
31 · 831+ 5041 | 8:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 11:47 Ribe St. | 2 changes | |
835+ 5047 | 9:32 Copenhagen Central Station | 3h15 | 12:47 Ribe St. | 1 change | |
35 · 835+ 5047 | 9:52 Copenhagen Central Station | 2h55 | 12:47 Ribe St. | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Ribe run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:22, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 0:22 |
Last train 23:29 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Ribe — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ribe trip today.
Museum Ribe’s Vikings presents finds and stories from Viking Age Ribe, helping visitors understand the town’s early trading importance.
Jacob A. Riis Museum explores the life of the Ribe-born reformer and photographer through a compact exhibition in a historic town setting.
HEX! Museum of Witch Hunt tells the story of fear, belief and trials in Ribe through immersive exhibits in a central historic building.
Ribe Old Town is the essential walking area, filled with cobbled lanes, half-timbered houses and a compact historic centre best explored on foot.
Skibbroen is the riverside street by Ribe Å, popular for strolling, historic views and watching the town’s waterside character unfold.
Von Støckens Plads is a handsome central square framed by historic buildings, making it a useful stop while exploring the old centre.
Classic Danish open rye-bread sandwiches topped with herring, prawns, roast beef or egg. A staple lunch across Jutland and easy to find in Ribe.
Pickled herring served in spiced vinegar or creamy sauce, often with rye bread and schnapps. It is a long-standing West Jutland coastal favourite.
A rich dark rye bread made with sourdough and seeds. It is central to Danish daily eating and underpins many traditional Ribe lunches.
Well-known local bakery and café for Danish pastries, bread, coffee and light lunches, ideal for an informal stop in Ribe.
Historic restaurant in central Ribe serving classic Danish dishes and local specialities in a cosy, old-town setting.
Refined dining in Hotel Dagmar with seasonal Danish cooking and a romantic atmosphere on Ribe’s cathedral square.
Moderate for Denmark: lodging is often pricey, but Ribe is smaller and dining and local travel can be a little cheaper than Copenhagen.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Ribe 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 Ribe, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Copenhagen to Ribe trains use the København Hovedb. to Ribe St. station pair, with some services arriving at Hviding st. Use this guide to compare Copenhagen and Ribe 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.
Nørreport St. 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 Nørreport St.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nørreport St.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nørreport St.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nørreport St.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nørreport St.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Skt. Petri, Ibsens Hotel, Hotel Kong Arthur.
Ribe St. has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ribe St..
Hviding st is 6 km from Ribe city centre. Public transport options include:
Hviding st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Hviding st.
Available at Hviding st: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hviding st.
Ribe Noerremark st is 1 km from Ribe city centre. Public transport options include:
Ribe Noerremark st has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ribe Noerremark st.
Available at Ribe Noerremark st: WC.
Available at Ribe Noerremark st: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ribe Noerremark st.
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