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Trains in Denmark
The Danish State Railways (DSB) has a dense network of train services connecting Copenhagen, Arhus, Alborg and much more of Denmark. Trains are the fabulous way of exploring this fascinating country and its islands!
Train types in Denmark
The railway network in Denmark is run by DSB. You can access a great deal of the country using Denmark's trains. Meanwhile, comfortable international trains connect you to cities in Sweden and Germany.
You can find Danish train times in the Interrail timetable.
- Route Map
- Domestic Trains
- International Trains
- Night trains
Regional trains (RØ, RV, ØR, IR)
Regional trains throughout Denmark
InterCity and InterCity Lyn (IC, ICL)
Faster than the regional trains
Various routes within Denmark
S-Tog
Suburban trains in Copenhagen
Fully included in your Interrail Pass
Nordjyske Jernbaner (NJ)
Fully included in your Interrail Pass
Private railway companies in Denmark
Most are included in your Interrail Pass
See the full list of included companies
Bicycles are permitted on the train upon purchase of a special bike ticket.
From May to August bike space must be booked in advance for IC and ICL trains.
Connects Copenhagen to Stockholm (Sweden)
Travels to Berlin and other German cities
EuroCity
Travels between Copenhagen and Hamburg
Reservations are mandatory in the summer months
Night trains in Denmark
SJ Euronight (EN) - This trains will start running from 1 September 2022
- Hamburg (Altona) - Copenhagen Airport - Malmö - Stockholm
Popular connections
- Domestic routes
- International routes
These are the average travel times between the biggest cities in Denmark. Seat reservations are optional for all these train journeys.
| Route | Travel time |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen to Alborg | 4hr 45min |
| Copenhagen to Arhus | 3hr 20min |
| Copenhagen to Esbjerg | 3hr 35min |
| Copenhagen to Odense | 1hr 45min |
| Route | Which train? | Travel time | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copenhagen to Hamburg (Germany) | ICE high-speed | 4hr 44min | Required from March 30th until September 29th |
| Copenhagen to Malmö (Sweden) | High-speed | 0hr 42min | Required |
| Copenhagen to Oslo (Norway) (via Gothenburg, Sweden) |
High-speed + Regional train |
7hr 32min | Required |
| Aarhus to Hamburg (Germany) | Inter City train (IC) | 4hr 26min | Required from June 7th until August 31st |
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From Copenhagen Central Station, trains to Sweden usually depart from platform 26, a 15 minute walk from the main platforms. There's also an ID check before boarding trains to Sweden. Therefore, it's best to arrive 30 minutes before your train departs.
Reservations
Which trains in Denmark require reservations?
SJ High-speed train: approximately €7 (DKK 52) in 2nd class and €17 (DKK 126) in 1st class
InterCityExpress (ICE, trains to and from Germany): approximately €4 (DKK 30), in the summer season only (18 June until 21 August)
From 1 September 2022 - SJ Euronight: fees depend on destination and type of seat/bed booked.
Reservations recommended for long journeys
InterCity (IC) and InterCityLyn (ICL): approximately €4 (DKK 30)
Eurocity (EC): approximately €4 (DKK 30)
How can I make reservations for trains in Denmark?
At a ticket desk or self-service machine at Danish train stations
Get your Pass for Denmark
Tips and tricks for Denmark
Pass Benefits for Denmark
Ferries
With your Interrail Pass, you get up to 20% discount on ferry crossings to Norway.
Spelling of names in Denmark
The local spelling of Danish cities can differ from the English spelling. Keep this in mind when looking up train times at stations or in timetables .
Copenhagen = København
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