The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
£206
Average price
£229
Fastest journey
14 h 3 m
Average duration
14 h 50 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Copenhagen will cost around £229 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £206.
To travel from Zurich to Copenhagen you need to make at least one change.
ICE 76 · EC 390
EC 8 · ICE 278 · ICE 1576 · RE 11180
ICE 74 · RE 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172
ICE 76 · EC 390
ICE 74 · RE 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172
EC 8 · ICE 278 · ICE 1576 · RE 11180Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £66, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 964 km
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£163 Average Price | £231 Average Price | £99 Average Price Cheapest |
14h 57m Average total duration 14h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 35m Average total duration 21h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Zurich to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Copenhagen trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 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 76 · EC 390 | On time 06:59 Zurich HB | 14h03 | 21:02 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ICE 74 · RE 11176 · IC 5764 · IC 70172 | On time 08:59 Zurich HB | 14h20 | 23:19 Copenhagen Central Station | 3 changes | |
EC 8 · ICE 278 · ICE 1576 · RE 11180 | On time 09:59 Zurich HB | 16h07 | 02:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 5 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Copenhagen
Trains from Zurich to Copenhagen run on average 5 times per day, taking around 14h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £66 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 964 km distance in 13h 39m.
Distance 964 km |
Average train duration 14h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 13h 39m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, SBB from Zurich to Copenhagen trainsDeutsche Bahn, SBB trains will get you between Zurich and Copenhagen from £66. 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.
SBB
FAQs: Zurich to Copenhagen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Copenhagen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Markthalle
- Restaurant LaSalle
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators.
- CHF 1
- Placid Hotel Zurich
- Best Western Hotel Spirgarten
- H+ Hotel Zürich
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S9, S12, S15
- Tram: Line 4
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Mühlebachstrasse.
- Outback Lodge
- Tibits
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Opera Zurich
- Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich
- Hotel Seehof
- Located in the main hall
- 1000 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for S-Bahn trains
- Hall 2: platform 4 for regional trains
- Tram: Line 11, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S12, S16
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking available nearby with several parking options
- Brisket Southern BBQ & Bar
- Les Halles
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- 25hours Hotel Zürich West
- Sheraton Zürich Hotel
- Novotel Zurich City West
- 800 places, covered
- Located on the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-8 for S-Bahn and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S6, S7, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
- 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
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