Travel from Denmark to Germany: Train, Bus, Car & Flight Options

Denmark and Germany share a land border and excellent transport links. From Copenhagen (CPH) to major German cities:

By Train (DSB / DB)

• Copenhagen → Hamburg: ~4h 30m (direct EC/IC)
• Copenhagen → Berlin: ~6h 30m (direct EuroCity)
• Copenhagen → Munich: ~11h (1 change, usually Hamburg/Hannover)
• Booking: DSB.dk, bahn.de; book early for Sparpreis/Early Bird fares.

By Bus (FlixBus, Sindbad, Eurolines)

• Copenhagen → Hamburg: ~5h 30m
• Copenhagen → Berlin: ~8h
• Copenhagen → Munich: ~13h
• Cheaper than train; less frequent; WiFi, power outlets.

By Car

• Copenhagen → Hamburg: ~300 km, 3h 30m (E45/E47 → A7)
• Copenhagen → Berlin: ~450 km, 5h (via Fehmarn Belt ferry or future tunnel)
• Copenhagen → Munich: ~950 km, 9–10h
• Border: Schengen (no checks); vignette not needed in Germany (cars).

By Plane

• CPH → HAM: 55 min (SAS, Lufthansa, Ryanair)
• CPH → BER: 1h 10m
• CPH → MUC: 1h 30m
• CPH → FRA: 1h 35m
• Fastest city-center-to-city-center for Berlin/Munich/Frankfurt.

Current Notes

• Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link (tunnel, opening ~2029) will cut rail/road time significantly.
• Check COVID/restriction status (currently none in Schengen).
• Eurail/Interrail valid on most trains.

Choose train for comfort/sustainability, flight for speed to south/east Germany, bus for budget, car for flexibility.