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How does the train cross the Great Belt between Zealand and Funen?

Tunnel and bridge instead of ferry

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Short answer

Trains have crossed the Great Belt on the fixed link since 1 June 1997. From Zealand the train goes through the East Tunnel, a bored tunnel of 8,024 metres with two single-track tubes, reaching 75 metres below sea level at its deepest point. It then crosses the West Bridge, which is 6,611 metres long, to Funen. The whole rail link is 18 km, and the trip between Korsør and Nyborg takes about 13 minutes instead of about an hour by ferry.

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Why

  1. There is no train ferry any more.
  2. The tunnel runs deep under the seabed.
  3. The crossing takes about 13 minutes.

Details

In 2006 almost 8 million passengers crossed the Great Belt by train, more than 20,000 a day.

Tip

Students aged 16–25 should ask for the Ungdomsbillet, which always gives 30 % off across the Great Belt.

What may differ

Travel times across the Great Belt depend on the train and the timetable, so check your departure.

Common misconception

Many think trains still cross the Great Belt by ferry.

What actually happens

Trains have used the fixed link since 1 June 1997, and the old ferry crossing took about an hour.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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