The two ways to do Berlin to Copenhagen
| Option | Duration | Indicative price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct ComfortJet (ČD, with DB and DSB) | about 7 h | from 46.99 euros at DB; from 456 DKK at DSB | those who want one train, no change |
| Change at Hamburg | about 7 h | varies | if the direct times do not suit you |
Our recommendation: the direct ComfortJet. For the same duration, it spares you the change at Hamburg and carrying your luggage.
The journey in detail
The ComfortJet links Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen: launched on 1 May 2026 with one train a day, it has two per direction since 14 June, according to the source we consulted. It takes the long way via Hamburg, then Jutland and the island of Funen. Allow about 4 h 40 to 5 h between Hamburg and Copenhagen depending on the source. These times are not guaranteed: check your train.
Works: check your date
A works notice is flagged for journeys between 31 August and 31 October 2026. Check the timetable and any replacements on bahn.de or the DSB site.
Tickets and booking
- Sales open up to six months before departure.
- Two sellers: Deutsche Bahn and DSB. Compare the price and the change conditions.
- Book early: low fares are tied to one train.
- Seat reservation: check whether it is included in your fare.
And the Fehmarn tunnel?
It will link Germany and Denmark without a ferry and roughly halve the Hamburg to Copenhagen time, but sources disagree: opening around 2029, fast trains not before about 2030. For a trip in 2026 or 2027 it changes nothing.
In Berlin before you leave
See the Berlin central station and the hotels near the station. For other links, read Paris to Berlin by train and Berlin public transport.
