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Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Berlin?

Day and night trains to Berlin

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Short answer

In November 2026 the fastest day connections from Copenhagen to Berlin take about 7 hours 3 minutes with one change, using a Eurocity-Express and a Railjet. For a train with no change, the option is the night train between Berlin, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm. Snälltåget runs it from Copenhagen Syd in the 2026 season, with bookings open until 7 January 2027, after which the train pauses until after Easter. The night journey from Copenhagen to Berlin takes about 9 hours to 9 hours 40 minutes.

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Why

  1. Day trains take about 7 hours with one change.
  2. A night train runs direct in season.
  3. The night train pauses from January until after Easter.

Details

On some dates the night train is extended to or from Dresden.

Tip

Book the night train early, as it runs only on certain weekdays outside the peak dates.

What may differ

Times and dates for 2026 are preliminary and can change because of track work in Denmark and Germany.

Common misconception

Many think Copenhagen and Berlin are linked by a direct high-speed train every hour.

What actually happens

By day you change once on the way, and only the seasonal night train runs the whole way without a change.

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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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