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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.

    Map with main train connections in Denmark

    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

     

    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.

     

    SJ High-speed train

    • Connects Copenhagen to Stockholm (Sweden)

     

    InterCity Express (ICE)

    • Travels to Berlin and other German cities

     

    EuroCity

    • Travels between Copenhagen and Hamburg

     

    Popular connections in Denmark

    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 for trains in Denmark

    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): Approximately €4 (DKK 30)

     

    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?

     
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    • Travel every corner of Denmark by train.

    • Youth, senior and family discounts available.

    • Prices from € 105

     

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    Tips and tricks for Denmark

    Denmark main train station

    The railway hub of Denmark is in Copenhagen:

    • Københavns Hovedbanegård​ (main station).

    • Has ticket desks and information service.

    • Located only 500m from the city centre.

    • Next to the station is amusement park Tivoli.

    Pass Benefits for Denmark

    Ferries

    With your Interrail Pass, you get up to 20% discount on ferry crossings to Norway.

     

     

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    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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