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Direct trains from Copenhagen: 216 destinations with no change
From Copenhagen, you can reach 216 stations in 4 countries without changing trains, including 66 abroad and 3 by night train. Journey times, trains per day and departure station: every figure comes from the official operator timetables for 2 to 29 November 2026.
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Major cities in Denmark by direct train from Copenhagen
| City | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roskilde St. | 18 min | 122 per day | København H | RegioExpress, Intercity |
| Næstved St. | 37 min | 73 per day | København H | RegioExpress |
| Helsingør St. | 50 min | 81 per day | København H | RegioExpress |
| Odense St. | 1h 09min | 66 per day | København H | Intercity, Intercity Lyn, EuroCity Express, ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Nykøbing F St. | 1h 10min | 18 per day | København H | RegioExpress |
| Fredericia St. | 1h 42min | 38 per day | København H | Intercity, Intercity Lyn |
| Kolding St. | 1h 50min | 20 per day | København H | Intercity, EuroCity Express, ComfortJet (ČD), Snälltåget |
| Vejle St. | 1h 59min | 22 per day | København H | Intercity Lyn, Intercity |
| Horsens St. | 2h 16min | 22 per day | København H | Intercity Lyn, Intercity |
| Aarhus H | 2h 36min | 22 per day | København H | Intercity Lyn, Intercity |
| Esbjerg St. | 2h 49min | 14 per day | København H | Intercity |
Abroad: direct destinations from Copenhagen
Sweden
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmö Hyllie | 26 min | 77 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Malmö Central | 27 min | 79 per day | København H | Pågatåg, Snälltåget |
| Malmö Triangeln | 32 min | 76 per day | København H | Öresundståg |
| Triangeln St. | 34 min | 77 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Burlöv | 46 min | 47 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Lund Central | 49 min | 78 per day | København H | Pågatåg, Snälltåget |
| Eslöv | 58 min | 36 per day | København H | Öresundståg, Snälltåget |
| Kävlinge | 1h 02min | 5 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Landskrona St. | 1h 09min | 34 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Landskrona | 1h 09min | 33 per day | København H | Öresundståg |
| Höör | 1h 14min | 35 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Ramlösa | 1h 20min | 16 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Hässleholm Central | 1h 22min | 36 per day | København H | Öresundståg, Snälltåget |
| Helsingborg Central | 1h 23min | 34 per day | København H | Pågatåg, Snälltåget |
| Ängelholm | 1h 35min | 17 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Ballingslöv | 1h 43min | 1 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Kristianstad Central | 1h 47min | 17 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Hästveda | 1h 49min | 1 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Osby | 1h 51min | 16 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Båstad | 1h 56min | 17 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Älmhult | 2h 01min | 16 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Laholm | 2h 02min | 17 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Killeberg | 2h 02min | 1 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
| Alvesta | 2h 06min | 16 per day | København H | Öresundståg, Snälltåget |
| Bromölla | 2h 09min | 16 per day | København H | Pågatåg |
Germany
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schleswig | 3h 06min | 5 per day | København H | EuroCity Express, ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Neumünster | 3h 52min | 6 per week | København H | Snälltåget |
| Hamburg-Altona | 4h 26min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD), Snälltåget |
| Hamburg Hbf | 4h 42min | 6 per day | København H | EuroCity Express, ComfortJet (ČD), Snälltåget |
| Hamburg Dammtor (Messe/CCH) | 5h 01min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Berlin Hauptbahnhof | 7h 01min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Südkreuz (Berlin) | 7h 13min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Gesundbrunnen (Berlin) | 8h 34min | 4 per week | København Syd St. | Snälltåget night train |
| Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt | 8h 38min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Dresden Hauptbahnhof | 8h 45min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD), Snälltåget night train |
| Bad Schandau | 9h 13min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
Czechia
| Destination | Fastest journey | Direct trains | Departure station | Trains |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decin hl.n. | 9h 31min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Usti nad Labem hl.n. | 9h 49min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Prague-Holesovice | 10h 53min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
| Prague hl.n. | 11h 03min | 2 per day | København H | ComfortJet (ČD) |
Night trains from Copenhagen
3 stations are served by a direct night train from Copenhagen from 2 to 29 November 2026. The table shows the main ones; every stop is listed in the Atlas. On some nights the official timetable runs a coach instead of the train: those coaches are not counted.
| Destination | Journey time | Departures (average) | Departure station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Hbf | 6h 30min | 4 nights a week | København Syd St. |
| Gesundbrunnen (Berlin) | 8h 56min | 4 nights a week | København Syd St. |
| Dresden Hauptbahnhof | 11h 37min | a few nights in the period | København Syd St. |
Which Copenhagen station for which destination?
- København H: 209 direct destinations. Main ones: Fredericia St., Middelfart St., Aarhus H, Vejle St., Horsens St., Skanderborg St..
- København Syd St.: 104 direct destinations. Main ones: Kolding St., Middelfart St., Vejen St., Bramming St., Esbjerg St., Nordhavn St..
What this page does not count
- For Denmark, the timetables of all passenger rail companies are included.
- Abroad, only trains published in our sources are shown: some international trains may be missing.
- Coaches are not counted, even when sold by rail companies.
Method and sources
Figures are calculated by TrainsNews from the official planned timetables published as open data by Rejseplanen (CC BY 4.0) and Samtrafiken / Trafiklab (GTFS Sverige 2) (CC0 1.0 (Trafiklab)), for 2 to 29 November 2026. A train is direct when you stay on board from the departure station to the arrival station. The number of trains is a daily average over these four weeks, weekends included; the journey time is the fastest one. Timetables change with engineering works and public holidays: always check your train with the operator before you travel. These figures are updated every month.
Frequently asked questions
How many cities can you reach by direct train from Copenhagen?
From 2 to 29 November 2026, the official timetables let you reach 216 stations with no change from Copenhagen, in 4 countries, including 66 stations abroad.
Which major city has the most direct trains from Copenhagen?
Roskilde St.: 122 per day on average, with a fastest journey of 18 min, from København H.
What is the furthest destination by direct train from Copenhagen?
Prague hl.n., 634 km as the crow flies: 11h 03min for the fastest journey, 2 per day.
Are there night trains from Copenhagen?
Yes: 3 stations are served by a direct night train from 2 to 29 November 2026, including Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Gesundbrunnen (Berlin) and Hamburg Hbf.
Are these timetables reliable?
They come straight from the official timetables published by the rail companies, with no estimates. They are planned timetables: a train can be cancelled or changed at short notice. Always check your train with the operator before you travel.
Data for 2 to 29 November 2026, calculated on 29 October 2026. Sources: Rejseplanen (CC BY 4.0) and Samtrafiken / Trafiklab (GTFS Sverige 2) (CC0 1.0 (Trafiklab)). Independent site, not affiliated with the companies mentioned.
