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CPH — HAM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
1 adult
Tue 10/15

Copenhagen to Hamburg train information

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AVG TRAVEL TIME

4h 44m
Average time it takes to travel by train from Copenhagen to Hamburg

Copenhagen Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Copenhagen
Copenhagen ValbyCopenhagen, 55.663475, 12.513162
Copenhagen HellerupCopenhagen, 55.73102, 12.56547
Copenhagen ÖsterportCopenhagen, 55.692493, 12.585251
Copenhagen GrenaaCopenhagen, 56.41301, 10.880721
Copenhagen NakskovCopenhagen, 54.833145, 11.138375
Copenhagen NivåCopenhagen, 55.933334, 12.506111

Hamburg Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Hamburg
Hamburg Kornweg (Klein Borstel)Hamburg, 53.632378, 10.053841
Hamburg Soltau(Han)Hamburg, 52.98313, 9.831214
Hamburg SülldorfHamburg, 53.581085, 9.797064
Hamburg LandungsbrückenHamburg, 53.546215, 9.970331
Hamburg LandwehrHamburg, 53.5612, 10.03802
Hamburg LangenfeldeHamburg, 53.57934, 9.931048

FAQs for booking trains from Copenhagen to Hamburg

What stops are along the train from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

Nearly all of the trains to Hamburg from Copenhagen make stops at various stations along the way. One of the shorter routes that takes around 4 h 30 mins makes four intermediate stops. All the stops are in Denmark and spaced about 30-40 minutes apart. The first is at Ringsted station, the second at Odense station, the third at Kolding station, and the fourth at Padborg station. After departing Padborg, the trains cross into Germany and head straight for Hamburg Central Station, arriving around 2 h later. One of the longer routes that takes around 5 h 40 mins stops at three places before reaching its destination. The first stop is at Fredericia station in Denmark. The second and third stops are at Flensburg and Neumunster in Germany. After departing Neumunster, it’s about an hour before the trains arrive at Hamburg Central Station.

Do Deutsche Bahn trains from Copenhagen to Hamburg have Wi-Fi?

Yes, all the Deutsche Bahn InterCity Express, Regional-Express, and Danish InterCityLyn trains from Copenhagen to Hamburg offer free Wi-Fi to their passengers. Although Deutsche Bahn provides two Wi-Fi networks for passengers, they both offer more or less the same quality of internet service. It’s a public network, however, so sensitive activities like entering personal or financial information should be kept to a minimum because not all information is safe from interception. If you feel the need for extra security, it’s recommended to use a VPN or to restrict yourself to HTTPS sites. When you log onto the Wi-Fi network, Deutsche Bahn offers some preloaded entertainment options for you to watch or listen to. Other amenities offered by Copenhagen to Hamburg trains include power outlets for charging devices, on board restrooms, and on-board food and beverage options.

What luggage is allowed on Copenhagen to Hamburg trains?

Passengers on trains to Hamburg from Copenhagen may wish to pay attention to luggage policies so they know what they’re allowed to bring. Deutsche Bahn, the main company offering train lines for this route, allows passengers to bring both hand luggage and larger pieces of luggage on board free of charge. Although there are no weight restrictions on items of luggage, a general rule of thumb is that each passenger should be able to safely and comfortably carry their own luggage. Examples of hand luggage include laptop cases, briefcases, and backpacks that can be kept in your lap, placed overhead, or stowed away under your seat. Examples of larger luggage include suitcases or other specialty items (sports equipment, folding bikes, pushchairs, etc.). These may be stored in the luggage rack space in the middle or end of each passenger car on Copenhagen to Hamburg trains.

What train stations are used when traveling from Copenhagen to Hamburg?

If you’re taking one of the trains from Copenhagen to Hamburg, then there are three main train stations to keep in mind. The first is Copenhagen Central Station, the second is Hoje Taastrup Railway Station, and the third is Hamburg Central Station. Most international trains to Hamburg depart from Copenhagen Central Station. However, if you’re taking an overnight train, many of those depart from Hoje Taastrup Railway Station, which is west of the central station. To get from one station to the other, you may take one of the frequent S-Bahn trains (the Green or B Line) or local buses. They generally make the trip in around 15 mins or so. When Copenhagen trains arrive in Hamburg, they usually stop at the Hamburg Central Station, also known as Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. This central station has frequent domestic service to other train stations around Hamburg.

How long is the train ride from Kastrup Copenhagen to Hamburg?

The quickest train available from Kastrup Copenhagen will take 4h 35m to arrive in Hamburg. The time it takes to travel between these two locations can vary by up to 0h 09m, depending on whether your train has stops or different departure times.

How far is Kastrup Copenhagen to Hamburg by train?

Kastrup Copenhagen and Hamburg are 180.0 mi apart from one another, but the actual distance by train depends on the route taken. 4h 35m is a normal train duration for this route.


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