New train linking two of Europe’s must-see capitals returns after more than a decade
HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Europe this summer will now be able to tick two cities off their list in one train journey
Uncertainties surrounding the jet fuel crisis mean its the perfect time to take advantage of Europe’s train network.
A new train line between Prague and Copenhagen has officially opened to passengers, creating a direct link between two of Europe’s most popular cities.
Launched on May 1, travellers can commute between these unique locations for as little as £53 per ticket.
Starting from Prague’s main train station, Hlavní Nádraží, the train link will also stop at German stations, including Dresden and Berlin.
Two services will now run on a daily basis, with one making a return journey from Hamburg to Prague, and the other travelling to Copenhagen.
For those wanting to commit to the ultimate European journey, the service will begin in Prague at 6.30am, then arrive in Copenhagen for 7.38pm.
This 13-hour journey is considerably longer than flying between destinations, which takes just over an hour.
Between the Danish and Czech capitals, travellers will also be able to stop off in Dresden, Berlin and Hamburg.
For those exclusively wanting to travel from Prague to Germany, the total journey to Hamburg takes just over six hours.
Passengers will be travelling on Czech Railways (ČD), with their premium ComfortJet trains including onboard restaurants, WiFi, bike storage and a children’s cinema.
Onboard entertainment, air conditioning and quiet carriages will also be available.
Those wishing to travel will also be able to book on an extra summer service, departing from Prague at 4.30pm and travelling to Copenhagen.
The new Prague to Copenhagen route is one of ten new routes supported by the European Commission to improve cross-border rail travel.
Budding travellers can expect a Munich-Milan-Rome connected journey as soon as December 2026.