Prague to Copenhagen Train Returns After 13 Years

A direct train between Prague and Copenhagen has returned after more than a decade, giving summer travellers another way to cross Europe without flying. The service launched on 1 May and links the Czech and Danish capitals in one journey. Tickets start at £53, with the route also serving several major stops in Germany along the way.

The train departs Prague’s Hlavní Nádraží at 6.30am and reaches Copenhagen at 7.38pm, making the full journey just over 13 hours. It is far slower than flying, but gives passengers a direct rail option through Central and Northern Europe. The route includes stops in Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg before continuing towards Denmark.

Two daily services are now available on the corridor. One runs between Hamburg and Prague, while the other continues to Copenhagen. Czech Railways operates the service using its ComfortJet trains, which include onboard restaurants, WiFi, bike storage, air conditioning, quiet carriages and a children’s cinema. An extra summer departure from Prague at 4.30pm is also available.

Cities Now Easier to Link by Train

The route gives travellers a simpler way to build a multi-city rail trip, with several major stops sitting on the same corridor:

• Prague for its old town and castle
• Dresden for galleries and baroque streets
• Berlin for museums and nightlife
• Hamburg for harbour walks
• Copenhagen for canals and design

The reopening also arrives as some travellers look more closely at rail during uncertainty in aviation. A 13-hour train will not suit everyone, especially those short on time, but it gives a calmer option for people who prefer city-centre stations, luggage flexibility and fewer airport headaches. Europe’s rail map is slowly becoming useful again, which is honestly overdue.