More cities in one trip from Copenhagen
Copenhagen (Denmark) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 42 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Sweden, Germany). The most searched are Aarhus, Gothenburg and Jönköping; the quickest to reach is Odense, about 1 h 50 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 42 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Copenhagen
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aarhus · Denmark | 157 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Gothenburg · Sweden | 229 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Jönköping · Sweden | 254 km | 5 h 15 min | Bus |
| Odense · Denmark | 139 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Aalborg · Denmark | 223 km | 5 h 10 min | Bus |
| Kiel · Germany | 217 km | 5 h 40 min | Bus |
| Rostock · Germany | 175 km | 5 h 15 min | Bus |
| Lübeck · Germany | 235 km | 4 h 35 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Copenhagen
Land in Copenhagen, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Copenhagen → Aarhus → Odense → Copenhagen
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Copenhagen, 2 nights in Aarhus, 1 night in Odense
- About 6 h 55 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen → Aarhus | 3 h 25 min |
| Aarhus → Odense | 1 h 40 min |
| Odense → Copenhagen | 1 h 50 min |
Copenhagen → Aarhus → Aalborg → Copenhagen
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Copenhagen, 2 nights in Aarhus, 1 night in Aalborg
- About 10 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen → Aarhus | 3 h 25 min |
| Aarhus → Aalborg | 1 h 25 min |
| Aalborg → Copenhagen | 5 h 10 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Copenhagen
Airports with direct flights to Copenhagen, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 6
France 3
Austria 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
Greece 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Lithuania 1
Moldavia 1
Netherlands 1
Romania 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Copenhagen?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Aarhus, Gothenburg, Jönköping, Odense, Aalborg, Kiel, Rostock and Lübeck. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Copenhagen to Aarhus?
About 3 h 25 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 157 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Copenhagen?
For Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Copenhagen, 2 nights in Aarhus, 1 night in Odense), with about 6 h 55 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Copenhagen?
From 42 airports in 17 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Copenhagen is cheap.