New direct route from Prague to Copenhagen
Good news for rail lovers, eco-travellers, and anyone who prefers a window view to airport queues: starting 1 May 2026, you’ll be able to hop on a direct train from Prague to Copenhagen—with Berlin, Dresden and Hamburg thrown in for good measure.
A joint venture
This new route is a joint venture between Deutsche Bahn (DB), Czech Railways (ČD), and Danish State Railways (DSB), and it’s set to make cross-border travel in Europe smoother, greener, and a lot more scenic. No more stressful transfers or awkward layovers—just settle in, watch the landscape roll by, and let the train do the work.
Sleek modern and comfortable
The service will run twice a day in each direction, all year round. Expect a seven-hour journey between Berlin and Copenhagen, and eleven hours if you’re travelling the full length between Prague and Copenhagen. Long ride? Maybe. But with onboard Wi-Fi, an on-board restaurant, adjustable seats, and even a children’s cinema, it’s hardly a hardship.
The sleek new ComfortJet trains from ČD will be handling the journey, and they’re kitted out with everything from bike spaces and wheelchair lifts to first-class seating and mobile signal friendly construction.
For night owls, there’s also a seasonal sleeper train in the works—extending the current Hamburg–Copenhagen service all the way to Prague, via Berlin and Dresden. Ideal if you like to fall asleep in one country and wake up in another.
Better connected Europe
Backed by the European Commission as one of ten pilot projects to boost international rail travel, this route is more than just a pretty ride. It’s a big step toward greener, better-connected European travel—and a strong excuse to start planning your next rail adventure.
