Here we are again, for yet another chapter of Europe’s fast-spreading Train Renaissance.
Over the last couple of years, many brand-new train routes have actually launched throughout the pond linking a wave of unexpected destinations: for instance, we’ve had a brand-new night train from Brussels all the way to Venice, the first-ever direct Paris– Berlin, and soon enough, we might even get London– Geneva.
Crazy, right?
Well, that’s not completion of it. Starting next year, travelers will have the ability to choose the rail travel between 2 beautiful European capitals you don’t frequently see positioned together in the very same sentence:
Direct Trains From Copenhagen To Prague Introducing Soon! You read that right. From May 1, 2026, guests will be able to ride a train from Copenhagen, in Denmark, all the method to
Prague, in Czechia(or Czech Republic)going through Germany in between. A joint job in between Deutsche Banh(DB), Germany’s national railway, Danish Trains (DSB), and Czech Railways(ČD)it will reduce overland travel time from Scandinavia to Central Europe, in addition to enhance connections significantly.
Today, the only choice for travelers keen on taking a trip more sustainably, or just avoiding the airport traffic is to go from Copenhagen Central (Köbenhavn H) to Hamburg, a city in Northern Germany. That’s 5 hours just to get started.
< img width ="1200"height="1200 "src ="https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Woman-on-train-listening-to-music.jpg.webp"alt=" Lady on train listening to music"/ > Next, they need to change to another train going to Berlin Central(another 2 hours ), and lastly, a third ride from Berlin to Prague, for a last area of simply over 4 hours. Contribute to that transfer times of 1– 2 hours, and you
‘re looking at a 15, or even 17-hour journey. Don’t forget the several reservations, the lack of defense in case of a delay throughout part of the journey, and the mounting expenses.
Get From Scandinavia To Central Europe About 6 Hours Faster!
With the brand-new direct Copenhagen– Prague train, that is set to get rid of transfer times and transportation passengers smoothly from the Danish capital, down to Germany, and lastly eastbound towards Prague, the duration is roughly 11 hours.
Between 4 to 6 hours faster than the existing 3-train alternative. There will be two direct daytime trains daily, seven days a week, with a third added in
the peak summer months. It ‘s a long journey, equivalent to a long-haul flight, so you might be questioning what’s in it for you. After all, flights are merely much quicker and more convenient.
We’ll be honest with you: this train makes sure to appeal mainly to train enthusiasts and environment-conscious tourists. Usually, we highly recommend you take night trains instead of flights as it essentially combines the expense of accommodation and transportation into a single booking.
< img width= "800"height ="800"src ="https://www.traveloffpath.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Prague-Old-Town.jpg.webp" alt="Prague Old Town"/ > This is not the case here
, a minimum of not for now, as no nighttime service is prepared, and you’ll be traveling during the day. What Facilities Can You Expect Throughout The Journey?
On the other hand, this train can be an outstanding choice for a multi-destination European trip from Scandinavia to Central Europe.
It will begin in Copenhagen, stopping in several crucial German cities along the method, consisting of Hamburg, Berlin, and Dresden, before reaching Prague.
You can quickly separate the journey by coming by in 2 or 3 various locations along the way.
If you’re simply looking to obtain from Copenhagen to Prague as quick as possible using the train, you’ll be glad to know it’s ČD’s brand-new ComfortJet trains that are being released on this path, and they will be equipped with a dining vehicle, a cinema for children, onboard Wi-Fi, and ‘mobile-friendly windows’.
In non-technical terms, they are particularly developed not to block 4G/5G reception inside the train, not to mention they’re excellent for breathtaking viewing.
Discover more amazing train paths debuting in the future in Europe here– and don’t forget to refer to our TOP Entry Requirement Checker to verify entry rules for American citizens at the European countries you’ll be going to.
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