Denmark High-Speed Rail Journey Times

Denmark High-Speed Rail Journey Times

Construction of the Hour Model will reduce the inter-city travel time as presented below:

Journey      Hour      Model

• Copenhagen – Odense      1:15 1:00
• Copenhagen – Esbjerg      3:08 2:00
• Copenhagen – Horsens    2:27 1:50
• Copenhagen – Aarhus      2:45 2:00
• Copenhagen – Aalborg     4:21 3:00
• Odense – Esbjerg               1:23 1:00
• Odense – Horsens             1:10 0:50
• Odense – Aarhus               1:24 1:00
• Odense - Aalborg               3:04 2:00
• Horsens – Aarhus              0:30 0:19
• Aarhus – Aalborg               1:19 1:00

Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link

Construction on the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link began in 2020, and the tunnel is to be completed by 2029. Preparatory works began at the ground of the future tunnel element factory. The rail part of the tunnel will be designed for 200 km/h operation.

Fehmarn Hinterland Projects

The treaty between Denmark and Germany for construction of the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link includes hinterland projects in both countries. In Denmark, the existing rail line between Ringsted and Rødby is being expanded to double track and electrified, as well as upgraded to 200 km/h. The Storstrøm Bridge was originally supposed to remain as single track, however a political agreement confirms funding the design of a new combined rail and road bridge across Storstrømmen. The railway on the new Storstrøm Bridge is scheduled to open in 2027.

With the opening of the fixed link, hourly Intercity-Express trains between Copenhagen and Hamburg will be introduced. The Travel time will be reduced from approx. 4,5 hours to less than 2.5 hours for the fastest trains.

The fixed link, as well as the hinterland projects, are expected to be completed by 2029.