The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Cheapest price
£120
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
9 h 1 m
Average duration
9 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
672 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £120.
To travel from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf you need to make at least one change.
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ECE 9
ECE 1175 · ICE 773
ECE 1173 · ICE 579
ECE 393 · ICE 771
IC 129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 75
ECE 1175 · ICE 773
ECE 1173 · ICE 579
ECE 393 · ICE 771
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ECE 9
IC 129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 75Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 672 km
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£83 Average Price | £56 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ECE 1173 · ICE 579 | On time 05:08 Copenhagen Central Station | 9h06 | 14:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 129 · IC 5757 · 11171 · ICE 75 | On time 06:50 Copenhagen Central Station | 10h24 | 17:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ECE 393 · ICE 771 | On time 07:08 Copenhagen Central Station | 9h06 | 16:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 137 · IC 5759 · 11175 · ECE 9 | On time 08:50 Copenhagen Central Station | 10h24 | 19:14 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3 changes | |
ECE 1175 · ICE 773 | On time 09:22 Copenhagen Central Station | 9h01 | 18:23 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf by train, coach or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
Trains from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £30 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 12:50. The fastest train covers the 672 km distance in 8h 38m.
Distance 672 km |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 38m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 12:50 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen Central Station and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from £30. 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: Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen Central Station to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf 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 Frankfurt (Main) Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Copenhagen Central Station and Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 09:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located in the main hall.
- asiagourmet
- Burger King
- Ciao Bella
- Coffee Fellows
- Crepes de France Express
- dean&david
- Starbucks
- Uddin's Sky Sportsbar
- McDonald's
- Dunkin Donuts
- & many more
- Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Cristall
- Grand Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
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