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Is there a direct train from Copenhagen to Stockholm?

Day train to Stockholm

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Short answer

Yes. Since 4 May 2026 Snälltåget has run a daily direct day train between Hamburg, Copenhagen Syd, Malmö and Stockholm. In the 2026 timetable the train leaves Copenhagen Syd at 14.57 and reaches Stockholm Central at 21.17, about 6 hours 20 minutes. In the other direction it leaves Stockholm at 10.43 and arrives in Copenhagen Syd at 16.46. SJ high-speed trains on Copenhagen–Stockholm are temporarily suspended as of November 2026.

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Why

  1. The direct train runs daily since 4 May 2026.
  2. It leaves from Copenhagen Syd, not the Central Station.
  3. The trip takes about 6 hours 20 minutes.

Details

The train has a restaurant carriage, Krogen, where you can book a table in advance.

Tip

Check which Copenhagen station your ticket names, as long-distance trains to Sweden may not stop at Copenhagen Central Station.

What may differ

The 2026 timetable is preliminary and can change because of track work.

Common misconception

Many think you always have to change trains in Malmö to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm.

What actually happens

A daily direct day train runs all the way from Copenhagen Syd to Stockholm in 2026.

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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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