Europe has resumed direct rail service between Prague and Copenhagen, which had been absent for over 10 years. The new route passes through Germany and aims to become an alternative to air travel, especially during the tourist season. This is reported by Euronews.
Prague – Copenhagen train: how the new route works
The new service connects the Czech Republic, Germany, and Denmark with one route. Trains travel from Prague to Hamburg, and one of the services continues to Copenhagen.
There are two daily services in both directions. Departures from Prague are scheduled for:
-
06:30
-
10:30.
During the summer season, an additional service will be added at 16:30.
Trains stop in major German cities, including Dresden and Berlin.
Speed and comfort: what the new train offers
The route is considered quite fast for such a distance. The journey to Hamburg takes 6 hours and 41 minutes, while to Copenhagen takes a little over 13 hours.
Trains can reach speeds of up to 230 km/h and can carry up to 555 passengers.
The carriages are equipped with:
-
restaurant
-
Wi-Fi
-
bicycle spaces
-
children's zones.
There are also lifts for people with disabilities and improved mobile coverage.
Rail connectivity in the EU: part of a large project
The new route is one of the first in a series of pilot projects by the European Commission. A total of at least 10 similar routes are planned to be launched.
The goal is to improve international transport, reduce dependence on aviation, and make travel between EU countries more convenient.
The return of direct train service between Prague and Copenhagen became possible after the modernization of the section between Berlin and Hamburg was completed.
The development of such routes indicates the EU's course towards integrating transport systems and the growing demand for comfortable ground travel.
As a reminder, Ukrzaliznytsia extended the international route Kyiv–Bucharest, adding three new stops in Moldova.