Explore Copenhagen to Helsingborg by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Copenhagen to Helsingborg aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Copenhagen and Helsingborg

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €33.79, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Copenhagen to Helsingborg daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Helsingborg on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 53 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:56: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:30: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:27: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:30: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 13 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Copenhagen and Helsingborg

The route’s fastest journey takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a total of 40 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Copenhagen and Helsingborg?

You can secure tickets for travel between Copenhagen and Helsingborg up to 6 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Copenhagen to Helsingborg

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Helsingborg city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Copenhagen to Helsingborg by train?

The train journey between Copenhagen and Helsingborg spans 40 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Copenhagen to Helsingborg by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is €33.79. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Copenhagen to Helsingborg train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Helsingborg?

The quickest journey is 1 hour and 20 minutes.