There are 7 ways to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin by plane, train, bus, car or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg
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Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Copenhagen central train station to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]
5 alternative options
Fly to Hamburg, train
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Fly from Copenhagen (CPH) to Hamburg (HAM)
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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Train via Hamburg
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Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbf
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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Train
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Take the train from Køge Nord to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Train, bus
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Take the train from København H to Landskrona station
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Take the bus from Landskrona Train Station to Berlin Central Bus Station
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from Copenhagen Central Station to Ystad
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Take the car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujście
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Drive from Świnoujście to Berlin Hbf
Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin by train
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Germany from Denmark
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
Conditions of entry into Germany from Denmark
- There are no current restrictions
Rules to follow in Germany
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Considerations leaving from Denmark
There are no current restrictions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Germany is currently allowed from Denmark.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Berlin is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Berlin is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Berlin is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, returning to Denmark from Germany is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 8 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin is to bus, which costs 160 kr - 200 kr and takes 8h 9m.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin is to fly which costs 320 kr - 2600 kr and takes 3h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen central train station station and arriving at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin. However, there are services departing from København H and arriving at Berlin Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Copenhagen Central Station and Berlin is 354 km.
The best way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin without a car is to train via Hamburg which takes 6h 51m and costs 430 kr - 1000 kr.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin, including transfers.
Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen central train station.
Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
The best way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin is to fly which takes 3h 54m and costs 320 kr - 2600 kr. Alternatively, you can train via Hamburg, which costs 430 kr - 1000 kr and takes 6h 51m, you could also bus, which costs 160 kr - 200 kr and takes 8h 9m.
- Distance: 354.4 km
- Duration: 3h 54m
What companies run services between Copenhagen Central Station, Denmark and Berlin, Germany?
Norwegian Air International, easyJet and Scandinavian Airlines fly from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €420
Flights from Copenhagen to Hamburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €850
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €330
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €16 - €230
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Hamburg central station to Berlin central station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €20
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from København H to Hamburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €60
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Køge Nord to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €35
- Website
- Snälltåget
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from København H to Landskrona station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €18
- Website
- Öresundståg
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Copenhagen central train station to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22 - €27
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Landskrona Train Station to Berlin Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €100
- Website
- Comati PSG
- Phone
- +48 91 88 02 909
- rezerwacje@unityline.pl
- Website
- unityline.eu
Car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujście
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- unityline.eu
- Phone
- +48 94 35 52 102
- info@polferries.pl
- Website
- polferries.com
Car ferry from Ystad to Świnoujście
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40
- Website
- Polferries
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The quickest flight from Copenhagen Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] station.
Copenhagen Central Station to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Norwegian Air International, Scandinavian Airlines and easyJet offer flights from Copenhagen Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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The best way to get from Copenhagen Central Station to Copenhagen Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 45 kr - 65 kr.