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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £404.
Distance: 595 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£98 Average Price | £404 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £137 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Copenhagen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Copenhagen:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average £98.
A coach is £334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average £404.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Coach takes on average 13h 23m.
The journey is about 6m faster (8h 41m by train vs 8h 47m by car) and roughly £39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£98 vs £137). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Copenhagen from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Essen to Copenhagen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Copenhagen are Malmö, Landskrona, Lund, Helsingborg and Roskilde. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Copenhagen on Omio.
Malmö is a youthful coastal city known for Turning Torso, historic squares and a diverse food scene. It blends Scandinavian design with a relaxed local atmosphere shaped by parks, waterfronts and international influences.
Landskrona is a coastal city in south-west Sweden known for its citadel, harbour and views across the Öresund. Danish-era history, green allotments and a calm waterfront give it a grounded, local character.
Lund is a historic university city in southern Sweden, known for its cathedral, student traditions and compact old centre. Despite its long history, it feels youthful and relaxed, with cafés, culture and green spaces close at hand.
Helsingborg is a coastal city in southern Sweden, known for Kärnan, its seafront and views across the Öresund to Denmark. It combines medieval roots and green spaces such as Sofiero with a relaxed modern centre.
Roskilde is known for its UNESCO-listed cathedral, Viking Ship Museum and deep royal history. Set by Roskilde Fjord, it blends a compact medieval centre with a lively cultural atmosphere shaped by the Roskilde Festival.
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 Essen to Copenhagen.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Copenhagen:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average £98.
A coach is £334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Copenhagen costing on average £404.
Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 11m.
Coach takes on average 13h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Copenhagen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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