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Statens Museum for Kunst
Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Copenhagen will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Dortmund to Copenhagen you need to make at least one change.
ICE 610 · ECE 392
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ICE 612 · RJ 382
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ICE 514 · 11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 26
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ICE 104 · 11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750
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ICE 104 · 11288 · Bus RE 7X · IC 5750
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ICE 616 · RJ 384
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ICE 614 · ECE 394
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Trains from Dortmund to Copenhagen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 8h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 30m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Dortmund to Copenhagen.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Copenhagen trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 610 · ECE 392 | Delayed 14:51 15:25Dortmund Hbf | 8h32 | 23:57 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 108 · 11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70182 | Delayed 15:49 16:25Dortmund Hbf | 10h05 | 2:30 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 104 · 11288 · 11188 · IC 5750 | Delayed 19:34 20:25Dortmund Hbf | 13h41 | 10:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
ICE 104 · 11288 · 11188 · IC 5750 | Delayed 19:34 20:25Dortmund Hbf | 13h49 | 10:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
ICE 514 · Bus RB31 · 11152 · IC 5752 | On time 21:25 Dortmund Hbf | 14h41 | 12:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
ICE 514 · Bus RB31 · 11152 · IC 5752 | On time 21:25 Dortmund Hbf | 14h49 | 12:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 4 changes | |
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ICE 208 · ECE 396 | On time 6:25 Dortmund Hbf | 9h13 | 15:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 206 · 11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148 | On time 8:25 Dortmund Hbf | 9h49 | 18:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 616 · RJ 384 | On time 9:25 Dortmund Hbf | 8h13 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 204 · 11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156 | On time 10:25 Dortmund Hbf | 9h49 | 20:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 614 · ECE 394 | On time 11:25 Dortmund Hbf | 8h13 | 19:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 202 · 11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164 | On time 12:25 Dortmund Hbf | 9h49 | 22:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 612 · RJ 382 | On time 13:25 Dortmund Hbf | 8h13 | 21:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70176 | On time 14:25 Dortmund Hbf | 11h17 | 1:42 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
ICE 610 · ECE 392 | On time 15:25 Dortmund Hbf | 9h15 | 0:40 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
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Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
National museum covering Danish history, Viking finds, antiquities and cultural treasures. Ideal for understanding the country's past in one place.
Contemporary art museum in the former West India Warehouse. A thoughtful stop for modern Nordic and international exhibitions by the waterfront.
Pedestrian shopping street linking major squares and historic lanes. Good for architecture, people-watching and easy access to central sights.
Former ramparts turned waterside park with paths, lawns and old fortifications. A relaxing green walk close to Christianshavn and the centre.
Large historic cemetery and park with tree-lined paths, notable graves and calm atmosphere. Popular with locals for walks in Nørrebro.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, roast beef, prawns or eggs. A cornerstone of Danish lunch culture and classic Copenhagen eating.
Roast pork with crackling, served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often cited as Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional home cooking.
Cold buttermilk soup with vanilla, lemon and crisp kammerjunkere biscuits. A much-loved Danish summer dessert with deep nostalgic appeal.
Refined waterfront dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and an elegant tasting-menu experience in central Copenhagen.
Historic canal-side restaurant known for classic smørrebrød, herring and schnapps in a traditional Danish setting in Nyhavn.
Popular food hall for trying Danish specialities, craft beer and modern local snacks from multiple vendors in a lively casual space.
Very expensive for city breaks. Hotels, dining and drinks are pricier than in many European capitals, though public transport is efficient rather than cheap.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Most Dortmund to Copenhagen trains use the Dortmund Hbf to København Hovedb. station pair, with some services arriving at Vesterport st. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Copenhagen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
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.
Vesterport st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Vesterport st.
ATMs are available at Vesterport st.
Available at Vesterport st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vesterport st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vesterport st.
Nearby hotels include Cab Inn Scandinavia.
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.
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