How to get to Copenhagen from Edinburgh

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Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Copenhagen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £188 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £188, while a flight costs an average of £421.

Distance: 983 km

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£421

Average Price

£188

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£150

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5h 47m

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3h 47m

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35h 36m

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35h 6m

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22h 3m

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2.9 - 5.9kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is a coach with an average price of £188.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Copenhagen:

A coach is £233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Copenhagen costing on average £421.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 36m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Copenhagen including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 18h 16m sooner (3h 47m by flight vs 22h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £421 compared to roughly £150 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Edinburgh to Copenhagen

How to get to Copenhagen from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83503
    15:101h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55Copenhagen Airport
    £1121One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83503
    15:101h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55Copenhagen Airport
    £1121One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83503
    15:101h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:55Copenhagen Airport
    £1121One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:0537h40
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    23:45København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    £1241One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    22:4038h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    13:50København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    £1451One-way
    2 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK2514
    19:101h45
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:55Copenhagen Airport
    £1131One-way
    0 changes
  • Sas AirwaysSK2546 · SK1407
    10:155h05
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:20Copenhagen Airport
    £1301One-way
    1 change
  • Sas AirwaysSK2546 · SK407
    10:156h00
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:15Copenhagen Airport
    £1301One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Edinburgh to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Copenhagen.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Copenhagen including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is a coach with an average price of £188.

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Copenhagen:

A coach is £233 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Copenhagen costing on average £421.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 47m.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Coach takes on average 35h 36m.

The Edinburgh to Copenhagen distance is approximately 983 km.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Copenhagen is:
  • Around 68 flights per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Copenhagen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Copenhagen Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Copenhagen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Copenhagen by coach.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Malta Air, easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air to go to Copenhagen by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Copenhagen:
  • 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Malta Air, easyJet, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Copenhagen often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Stockholm, Malmö, London, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Copenhagen and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Edinburgh to Copenhagen, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Copenhagen, you can explore the National Museum of Denmark to learn about the country's rich history and culture, or visit the Carlsberg Brewery to discover the brewing process and taste different beers. Enjoy unique views of the city with a canal tour, or relax in the Botanical Garden, a lush oasis with a diverse collection of plants. Experience the lively atmosphere of Strøget, one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets, lined with shops, cafes, and street performers. For sightseeing, visit Tivoli Gardens, a historic amusement park, and Nyhavn, a colourful waterfront district. Admire The Little Mermaid statue, explore Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle with its crown jewels, and tour Christiansborg Palace, housing royal reception rooms and the Danish Parliament.
To experience the main attractions and the unique culture of Copenhagen, a stay of three to four days is generally recommended.
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