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Leave at 08:30 and travel via Duisburg and Hamburg: 11h09 with 2 changes, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Duisburg
Arriving on the ICE 123, you have 14 minutes. That connection was made on 79% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Make a stopover in Hamburg
The journey takes at least 11h09. Spend a night in Hamburg and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 11h34 | ± 4h01 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 36 kg | ± 84 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (11h09) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 0h51 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1027 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 669 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen takes 11h09. Most journeys have 2 changes.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
No, you change trains at least 2 times, usually in Hamburg or Duisburg.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Copenhagen?
None of the connections we found use a night train, so you travel during the day.
Where can I book a train ticket to Copenhagen?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Copenhagen?
The ICE 225 arrived on time in Duisburg Hbf on 91% of trips, with an average delay of 1 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
