Train travel
News, insight and essential information about travelling by train around Denmark.
Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains
The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.
Deutsche Bahn announces direct Berlin-Oslo train for 2028
Rail passengers will soon be able to travel directly by train from Berlin to Oslo. Described as part of a boom in long-distance rail travel, the new ICE L service promises a greener, simpler way to reach Scandinavia.
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.
First train in a decade between Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague to depart on Friday
From May 1st it will be possible for the first time in ten years to get a direct train from Copenhagen to Prague via Berlin. The full journey is expected to take 11 hours, or 7 hours between Copenhagen and Berlin.
New platforms at Copenhagen Airport mean ten more trains an hour
The expansion of Copenhagen Airport train station is complete, meaning that ten more trains an hour can depart from the station from April 27th.
New direct trains from Germany to Copenhagen to launch this spring
From late spring, Germany will see the launch of new direct trains from Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg to the Danish capital.
Swiss night train service to Sweden via Denmark and Germany scrapped
In October, Swiss national railways (SBB) announced the launch, in April 2026, of a night train connecting Basel with the Swedish city of Malmö, and had even started to sell tickets for this route. This move, however, was premature.
'Unfair privilege': Flights in Europe up to 26 times cheaper than train routes
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has slammed the fact that budget flights between destinations in Europe are still often significantly cheaper than travelling by train.
New international train to run from Copenhagen through Germany to Prague
A new train connecting Copenhagen to Prague through stops in Germany will allow travellers to reach the Czech capital in around 11 hours.
Venice sleeper train setback reveals Europe's rail troubles
The maiden run of a sleeper train from Brussels to Venice ended well short of its destination on Thursday, in a telling tale of the troubles of cross-Europe rail travel.
EU in new push to make European train travel easier with single ticket plan
The EU is launching a new effort to simplify cross-border train travel. The idea is to make it possible for passengers to travel through different European countries with one single ticket.
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn sells logistics unit to Danish group
Troubled German rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced Friday the sale of its logistics unit Schenker to Danish group DSV for €14.3 billion as it focuses on overhauling Germany's creaking train infrastructure.
'Something always goes wrong': What I learned taking the train through Europe with two kids
Travelling from Sweden to the UK and back by train via stops in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and France is no easy feat. But The Local's Richard Orange and his two kids managed to do it back in 2022. Here's the advice he gave for other travellers hoping to avoid the planes back then.
SJ suspends Malmö-Copenhagen train service this summer
Swedish train operator SJ has announced it will halt all train services between Malmö and Copenhagen from July 3rd to August 4th due to a shortage of trains.
Do you really need to own a car living in Denmark?
Denmark is one of the most expensive countries in the world for owning a car, its public transport is one of the best, and if you want to cycle, it's mostly flat. There are few places where it makes more sense to ditch your car.
On which popular routes in Europe is train travel cheaper than flying?
Travelling by train on certain routes in Europe can be twice as expensive as taking a plane, even if flying is far worse for the climate, Greenpeace has denounced. But on some common routes, the train is still the most affordable option.
Where can you travel by international train from Denmark this summer?
Looking to travel outside of Denmark this summer, but want to avoid the latest flight chaos? Take advantage of Denmark's train network to explore Europe.
New rail service planned through Norway, Sweden and Denmark to Hamburg
Plans for a new rail service running from Oslo and stopping in Gothenburg, Malmö and Copenhagen before arriving in Hamburg are in the works, Swedish state-owned rail operator SJ has said.
Sweden's Snälltåget to offer night trains to Austria via Denmark
The Snälltåget service, running from Malmö in Sweden via Høje Taastrup, Odense and Kolding in Denmark, to Salzburg, Innsbruck and other ski resorts in the Austrian alps, will start on Thursday December 22nd, 2022, running once a week until March 18th 2023.
UPDATED: The best websites for cross-Europe train travel
Planning to travel by train across Europe but not sure where to start? Here are the best websites to help make it happen.
'We are supposed to be borderless': Why train travel in Europe is not up to speed
Is train travel in Europe up to scratch if people want a greener option to flying? Rail expert Jon Worth travelled 30,000km on 186 different trains across the continent to find out.
Earth crumbles under Danish rail track with passengers on board train
Danish transport company Arriva has said it will offer counselling to any passengers who may be affected after a train appeared to narrowly avert a serious incident.
Yes, train travel across Europe is far better than flying - even with kids
Hoping to do his bit for the planet, perhaps save some money and avoid spending any time in airports, The Local's Ben McPartland decided to travel 2,000km with his family across Europe by train - not plane. Here's how he got on on and would he recommend it?