Cheap Train Tickets to Denmark | Timetables & Prices

Trains in Denmark

The European country of Denmark has an efficient rail transport system, with its railway lines covering about 1636 miles (2633 kilometers). Some of the lines in the country are electrified to facilitate the fast transportation of both travellers and cargo. The electrified lines include the Lunderskov-Esbjerg line, and the Helsingør-Copenhagen-Padborg mainline, which travellers will find at the German border. 

The Copenhagen to Fredericia/Taulov Line is one of the major train routes in Denmark. The railway line is about 140 miles (225 kilometers), and it transports passengers and cargo from Copenhagen to the Jutland peninsula via Funen. Since the railway line has a connection to Copenhagen, it makes transfers to the popular S-train network, the Oresund Railway, and the Coast Line. 

Zealand's Lille Syd is a line that connects the towns of Næstved and Roskilde through Køge. Danish State Railways (DSB) operates this line. The railway line section between Køge and Næstved is electrified. The Copenhagen-Ringsted route started operating in June 2019. 

Denmark also has the Øresund Line, whose routes are between Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city. There are also other onward connections moving passengers to Kalmar, Gothenburg, and Karlskrona. The line also passes over the Øresund Bridge. In Sweden, Transdev operates this line while DSB manages the Danish counterpart. 

Booking with Omio

When travelling by train in Denmark, booking tickets via Omio is always a great idea. The booking procedure is straightforward, and passengers are always likely to get a great deal on their tickets. Passengers start by installing the Omio app on their smartphones, before picking their intended departure and arrival destinations, as well as travel dates. Guests can compare the different trains that are available and choose the routes that are most convenient for them. Afterward, the travellers are free to either download or print their tickets once they have paid the ticket fee. 

With the mobile ticketing services from Omio, passengers should never have to worry about their language or the currency they plan to use. The company accepts dozens of different currencies, so as to streamline the booking process. Those interested in high-speed or international trains in Denmark will need to make reservations. 

Companies providing rail transport in Denmark

1. DSB is the largest Danish railway company, operating five types of trains in Denmark. The Eurocity has two railway lines. One connects the capital, Copenhagen, with Hamburg through Vogelfluglinie. The other one links Hamburg with Aarhus. The Intercity Trains are for long-distance travel. They connect Copenhagen to other cities like Aalborg, Aarhus, Fredericia, and Flensburg. DSB's IntercityLyn trains use the same routes as the Intercity ones, while the Regionaltog trains transport passengers from Copenhagen to Rodby, Kalundborg, Holbaek, and Naestevd. 
2. Arrival is one of the most popular train companies in the country. It started operation in 2003 and has more than 40 trains. The company is highly rated for its punctuality, which is ideal for travellers who need to arrive at their destinations on time. The company's modern InterCity trains connect Zealand and Copenhagen to major towns. They also transport passengers to Odense. Another route that Arriva trains use is the one from Aarhus to Copenhagen. Denmark's Eurail Passes are valid for their trains. When using the rail company to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm, travellers should always reserve their seats.  
3. CFL Cargo Danmark  is a private rail company operating between Frederikshavn in the North and Padborg in the South. The company operates another route between Nyborg and Esbjerg. They have also been known to run in the east of the Greenbelt, between Naestved and Odense. 

Popular international routes by train in Denmark

Denmark also has trains that connect to other countries in Europe, to facilitate the movement of both locals, international travellers, and cargo with ease. Booking tickets through Omio is an ideal way to get tickets easily and inexpensively. 

1. Copenhagen Using the ICE high-speed train, Denmark's capital has a train connection into Hamburg (Germany). It also has a link to Malmo (Sweden) via the high-speed train and Oslo (Norway) through Gothenburg, Sweden, using the high-speed and regional trains. 
2. Aarhus Denmark's second-largest city has a rail connection to Germany using the InterCity Train. travellers can book their tickets using Omio, depending on their travelling schedules. 

When arriving 

Once travellers get to Denmark, there are a number of ways to explore the country. To go beyond Copenhagen, they can use DSB, which is the official national rail operator in the state. Alternatively, travellers can go for other rail companies like Arriva. Feel free to view the train routes and travelling times when booking the tickets via Omio. 

When choosing the best rail company to use, vacationers may also consider Nordjyske Jernbaner, which operates in Vendsyssel. Others like DB Cargo are more specialized for transporting cargo even though they also carry passengers.