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Train Stations

Denmark's rail network is operated by DSB (Danske Statsbaner) for long-distance and commuter services, alongside private regional operators like Arriva and Nordjyske Jernbaner. The country's geography -- consisting of the Jutland peninsula and numerous islands -- requires extensive ferry connections, though the Oresund Bridge (2000) links Copenhagen directly to Malmo, Sweden, enabling through rail services. DSB's InterCity and Intercity Lynette (ICL) trains connect Copenhagen to Aarhus in 3 hours, Odense in 1h15m, and Aalborg in 3h30m. Trains reach up to 200 km/h on the Copenhagen-Fredericia corridor. Copenhagen's S-tog (suburban railway) and Metro form an integrated urban transit network. The Metro (driverless) connects the airport to the city centre in 15 minutes and runs 24/7. DSB is working on the Femern Belt Fixed Link project -- a proposed 18 km immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany under the Fehmarn Belt -- which would dramatically reduce Hamburg-Copenhagen journey times from 5 to 2.5 hours. Tickets are purchased via dsb.dk or the DSB app. Rejsekort (travel card) is used for commuter and regional travel. The Orange ticket (booked 7 days ahead) offers significant savings on intercity journeys. Denmark is part of the Eurail/Interrail Global Pass. The Oresund Bridge toll is not included in standard rail fares and requires an Oresund-specific supplement or through-ticket.

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Stations

3

Main Stations

1

Operators

No

High-Speed Rail

Rail Infrastructure

Track Gauge

1435 mm

Electrification

25 kV AC

Operators

Popular Routes

Stations

Station City Type Connections
Odense St. Major 778
Herning St. Major 778
Nykøbing Falster St. Major 778
Fredericia St. Standard 0
Roskilde St. Standard 0
Copenhagen Standard 0
Humlebæk St. Standard 0
Aalborg St. Standard 0
Kolding St. Standard 0
Tinglev St. Standard 0
Aarhus Standard 0
Kalundborg St. Standard 0
Guldager St. Standard 0
Bording St. Standard 0
Bramming St. Standard 0
Bredebro St. Standard 0
Hinnerup St. Standard 0
Hjerm St. Standard 0
Hjørring St. Standard 0
Højby Fyn St. Standard 0
Højslev St. Standard 0
Bjerringbro St. Standard 0
Bred St. Standard 0
Gørding St. Standard 0
Gråsten St. Standard 0
Gredstedbro St. Standard 0
Hedehusene St. Standard 0
Horsens St. Standard 0
Køge Nord St. Standard 0
Køge St. Standard 0
Kokkedal St. Standard 0
Lindholm St. Standard 0
Lundby St. Standard 0
Lunderskov St. Standard 0
Lyngs St. Standard 0
Nørre Alslev St. Standard 0
Oddesund Nord St. Standard 0
Odense Sygehus St. Standard 0
Randers St. Standard 0
Skagen St. Standard 0
Skalbjerg St. Standard 0
Skalborg St. Standard 0
Skanderborg St. Standard 0
Skive St. Standard 0
Skjern St. Standard 0
Skodsborg St. Standard 0
Skørping St. Standard 0
Slagelse St. Standard 0
Snedsted St. Standard 0
Snekkersten St. Standard 0

Frequently Asked Questions

Take the Oresund train from Copenhagen Central or Kobenhavn H across the Oresund Bridge to Malmo Central in 35 minutes. Trains run every 10-20 minutes. The Oresund Bridge toll is included in the through-ticket fare (approximately DKK 113 / SEK 130 one way). No passport check is required.
The Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link is a planned 18 km immersed tunnel between Rodby in Denmark and Puttgarden in Germany under the Fehmarn Belt. When completed (expected around 2029), it would reduce Copenhagen-Hamburg journey time from around 5 hours to approximately 2.5 hours, transforming rail connections between Scandinavia and Central Europe.
DSB's Orange ticket is a discounted advance fare available when booking at least 7 days before travel. Prices can be up to 60% cheaper than standard fares. Orange tickets are non-refundable and tied to specific trains. Book via dsb.dk or the DSB app.
Denmark's fastest trains run at 200 km/h on the Copenhagen-Fredericia corridor. There are no dedicated high-speed lines; the network uses upgraded conventional track. The planned Fehmarn Belt tunnel will require upgrading Danish rail lines to handle faster international services.
Yes, but there is no direct service. The standard route involves Copenhagen to Gothenburg by Oresund/SJ train, then Gothenburg to Oslo by SJ or VY. Total journey time is around 7-8 hours. The overnight Snalltaget from Copenhagen to Stockholm is an alternative for traveling to Sweden.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27