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Statens Museum for Kunst
Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£36
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£78
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
4 h 42 m
Trains on 12 Oct
17
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Copenhagen will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 17 trains from Hamburg to Copenhagen, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Bus RE 7 · 11292 · Bus SEV · 11540
Bus RE 7 · 11292 · Bus SEV · 11540
ECE 392
11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156
11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164
RJ 384
RJ 382
ECE 396
ECE 394
ECE 392Trains from Hamburg to Copenhagen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £0.89 by ferry.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 285 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 84 days |
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Copenhagen trains for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11152 · IC 5752 · IC 50124 | 5:35 Hamburg Hbf | 6h39 | 12:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
11152 · IC 5752 · ICL 50026 | 5:35 Hamburg Hbf | 6h31 | 12:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
11196 · IC 5754 · IC 50132 | 7:35 Hamburg Hbf | 6h38 | 14:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
11196 · IC 5754 · ICL 50034 | 7:35 Hamburg Hbf | 6h31 | 14:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ICE 1186 · ICL 378 | On time 9:39 Hamburg Hbf | 4h59 | 14:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
ECE 396 | On time 10:53 Hamburg Hbf | 4h45 | 15:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
11164 · IC 5758 · IC 50148 | 11:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h35 | 18:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
RJ 384 | On time 13:08 Hamburg Altona | 4h30 | 17:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
11168 · IC 5760 · IC 50156 | 13:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h35 | 20:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
ECE 394 | On time 14:52 Hamburg Hbf | 4h46 | 19:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
11172 · IC 5762 · IC 50164 | 15:39 Hamburg Hbf | 6h35 | 22:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
RJ 382 | On time 16:57 Hamburg Altona | 4h41 | 21:38 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 392 | On time 18:53 Hamburg Hbf | 4h49 | 23:42 Copenhagen Central Station | 0 changesdirect | |
11180 · IC 5766 · IC 70182 | 19:39 Hamburg Hbf | 7h26 | 3:05 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
| Monday 12 October | |||||
Bus RE 7 · 11292 · Bus SEV · 11540 | 0:45 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 9h21 | 10:06 Copenhagen Central Station | 5 changes | |
Bus RE 7 · 11292 · Bus SEV · 11540 | 0:45 Hamburg, Hauptbahnhof/ZOB | 9h29 | 10:14 Copenhagen Central Station | 5 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major art museum with Danish Golden Age works, French art and a fine sculpture collection. Excellent for a broad introduction to Nordic art.
National museum covering Danish history, Viking finds, antiquities and cultural treasures. Ideal for understanding the country's past in one place.
Contemporary art museum in the former West India Warehouse. A thoughtful stop for modern Nordic and international exhibitions by the waterfront.
Pedestrian shopping street linking major squares and historic lanes. Good for architecture, people-watching and easy access to central sights.
Former ramparts turned waterside park with paths, lawns and old fortifications. A relaxing green walk close to Christianshavn and the centre.
Large historic cemetery and park with tree-lined paths, notable graves and calm atmosphere. Popular with locals for walks in Nørrebro.
Open rye-bread sandwich topped with pickled herring, roast beef, prawns or eggs. A cornerstone of Danish lunch culture and classic Copenhagen eating.
Roast pork with crackling, served with potatoes and parsley sauce. Often cited as Denmark’s national dish and a staple of traditional home cooking.
Cold buttermilk soup with vanilla, lemon and crisp kammerjunkere biscuits. A much-loved Danish summer dessert with deep nostalgic appeal.
Refined waterfront dining focused on seasonal Nordic ingredients and an elegant tasting-menu experience in central Copenhagen.
Historic canal-side restaurant known for classic smørrebrød, herring and schnapps in a traditional Danish setting in Nyhavn.
Popular food hall for trying Danish specialities, craft beer and modern local snacks from multiple vendors in a lively casual space.
Very expensive for city breaks. Hotels, dining and drinks are pricier than in many European capitals, though public transport is efficient rather than cheap.
Service is usually included. Tipping is optional; round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up for taxis. Cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Most Hamburg to Copenhagen trains use the Hamburg Hbf to København Hovedb. station pair, with some services arriving at Vesterport st. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Copenhagen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Altona is 5 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Altona has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Ethio, Trattoria Toscana, Marta, Pavillon
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Altona. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Altona. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Altona. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Altona: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Altona.
Nearby hotels include Schanzenstern Bio-Restaurant, Hotel Hamburg Altona, Hotel Central, Best Western Raphael Hotel Altona.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
København Hovedb. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder, Tivoli Food Hall
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at København Hovedb.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at København Hovedb.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at København Hovedb.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at København Hovedb.: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at København Hovedb.: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Astoria, Copenhagen Plaza Hotel, Hotel Ansgar.
Vesterport st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Vesterport st.
ATMs are available at Vesterport st.
Available at Vesterport st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vesterport st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vesterport st.
Nearby hotels include Cab Inn Scandinavia.
Dybboelsbro st is 1 km from Copenhagen city centre. Public transport options include:
Dybboelsbro st has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Dybboelsbro st.
ATMs are available at Dybboelsbro st.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dybboelsbro st: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dybboelsbro st.
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