Is there a direct train from London to Copenhagen?

The journey between London and Copenhagen usually involves 62 changes of train.We usually find around 32 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 27 departures.

How long does it take to travel from London to Copenhagen?

The London to Copenhagen train travel takes about 14 hours and 17 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the London to Copenhagen train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Copenhagen leaving London at around 06:01 and the last train leaving at around 20:04.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves London at around 06:31, with the final departure at 20:31.

London to Copenhagen by train

Cheapest Price CA$182.65
30 days in advance CA$391.30
7 days in advance CA$520.00

First train

06:01
Last train

20:31

Avg changes

3
Fastest journey

14hr 17m

Distance

956 kilometres
Trains per day

30

Avg. journey time

22hr 1m
Train operators

Prices updated on May 02, 2026

Taking the train from London to Copenhagen

Ready to book a trip from London to Copenhagen by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between London and Copenhagen

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$182.65, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of CA$391, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to CA$520.

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

London to Copenhagen departure frequency and train timetable

With 30 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 24 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:01 and the last one is at 20:04. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:31, with the last one at 20:31.

London to Copenhagen train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 956 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Booking time frame: London to Copenhagen trains

Tickets for travel to Copenhagen along this route are available for purchase 6 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from London to Copenhagen

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Copenhagen city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from London to Copenhagen by train?

The train journey between London and Copenhagen covers 956 kilometres.

What is the London to Copenhagen train price?

The lowest price available on this route is CA$182.65. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around CA$391. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around CA$520.

How far in advance can I book my London to Copenhagen train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 6 months in advance.

How long does the train take from London to Copenhagen?

The fastest journey by train is 14 hours and 17 minutes.

Copenhagen to London by train

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Eurostar, ICE & EuroCity

Travelling by train from London to Copenhagen is just about possible in a single day. Our advice is to build a stopover into your journey. Cologne or Hamburg are obvious choices, but if you prefer to stay in a smaller city then Bremen or Lubeck are good options. During the final part of the journey, from Hamburg to Copenhagen, the entire train is shunted onto a ferry for a 45-min ride across the Baltic.

Your journey starts with a high-speed ride on Eurostar from London to Brussels, where you change onto an ICE or Thalys train for the onward journey to Cologne. From Cologne you’ll take an ICE, IC or EuroCity service to Hamburg. The final section takes you from Hamburg via Lubeck to the Baltic coast at Puttgarden, where your train rolls onto the ship to Denmark.

London to Brussels

Board a Eurostar service from London St Pancras to Brussels. Little more than an hour after leaving London you’ll already be in northern France, speeding through Flanders fields towards Lille Europe, where many but not all Brussels-bound Eurostar trains make an intermediate stop. Some trains make up to three additional stops – at Ebbsfleet, Ashford and Calais.

Eurostar trains from London terminate at Brussels Midi station. Trains run every five minutes from Brussels Midi to Brussels Central (for the city centre). Your Eurostar ticket is valid for this short onward hop within Brussels. At Brussels Midi, there are good onward connections with a choice of Thalys or German ICE trains for direct links to Germany, as well as Belgian (or sometimes Dutch) Intercity trains to cities across the wider BeNeLux region.

Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar’s airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. This is a light-touch security scan, and there are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.

Eurostar train guide

Brussels to Cologne

From Brussels-Midi there are up to nine high-speed trains to Cologne each day – a mix of Thalys and ICE services. The journey takes just under two hours and most trains make just a couple of stops along the way.

The first part of the journey from Brussels traverses the flat lands of Brabant to reach Liège-Guillemins station. East from Liège, the train joins a new high-speed line which cuts in tunnels through hilly country to reach the German border just before Aachen. Beyond Aachen, the train traverses flat terrain to reach the Rhineland city of Cologne, where you arrive at the city’s main station (the Hauptbahnhof), located on the west bank of the Rhine right by Cologne Cathedral.

Cologne to Hamburg

The four-hour journey from Cologne to Hamburg wins no prizes for exceptional scenery. Hourly trains on this route cross the Ruhr industrial region and then track north-east across the North German Plain, pausing in Bremen before heading east to Hamburg. Most trains make about eight intermediate stops on the run from Cologne Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof. Several types of train serve this route. There are German ICE and IC services, the occasional Swiss EuroCity and also trains run by private operator HKX.

At certain times, Loco2 will show additional options from Cologne to Hamburg via Hannover. Distance-wise this route is longer, but the journey via Hannover fills occasional gaps in the timetable and takes no longer than the direct trains.

Hamburg to Copenhagen

Running north-east from Hamburg the first stop is at the beautiful city of Lubeck. The route then takes in some fine Baltic scenery. The highlight is a short sea crossing on a ferry from Puttgarden in Germany to Rødby in Denmark. Your train rolls onto the ferry with passengers on board. You then have free run of the ship, with time to have a meal on board or stroll on deck, before rejoining the train as the ship docks at Rødby. The ride through Denmark from Rødby to Copenhagen takes two hours with four stops along the way.

All services leave from Hamburg Hauptbahnhof and arrive at the centrally located Hovedbanegård in Copenhagen.

EuroCity train guide

London to Copenhagen by train

Taking the train from London to Copenhagen