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 49 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 Gothenburg, Aarhus and Jönköping; the quickest to reach is Odense, about 1 h 50 min away. Below you'll find a ready-made loop, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg · Sweden | 229 km | 4 h 25 min | Bus |
| Aarhus · Denmark | 157 km | 3 h 35 min | Bus |
| Jönköping · Sweden | 254 km | 5 h 40 min | Bus |
| Rostock · Germany | 175 km | about 3 h 15 min | Bus or train |
| Odense · Denmark | 139 km | 1 h 50 min | Bus |
| Lübeck · Germany | 235 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Aalborg · Denmark | 223 km | 5 h 10 min | Bus |
| Kiel · Germany | 217 km | about 4 h | Bus or train |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
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 7 h 5 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen → Aarhus | 3 h 35 min |
| Aarhus → Odense | 1 h 40 min |
| Odense → Copenhagen | 1 h 50 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.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in CopenhagenFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in CopenhagenEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Copenhagen
Airports with direct flights to Copenhagen, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
United Kingdom 7
BirminghamBristolEdinburghLiverpoolLondonManchesterNewcastle
France 3
Austria 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
Germany 1
Greece 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Lithuania 1
Moldova 1
Romania 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Copenhagen?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Gothenburg, Aarhus, Jönköping, Rostock, Odense, Lübeck, Aalborg and Kiel. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Copenhagen to Gothenburg?
About 4 h 25 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 229 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 7 h 5 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Copenhagen?
From 49 airports in 19 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Copenhagen is cheap.