{"id":79555,"date":"2026-05-11T08:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/79555\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T08:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T08:41:13","slug":"direct-train-service-on-the-norway-denmark-germany-route-starting-in-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/79555\/","title":{"rendered":"Direct train service on the Norway\u2013Denmark\u2013Germany route, starting in 2028"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Starting in the summer of 2028, passengers will be able to travel by direct train on the Norway\u2013Denmark\u2013Germany route, connecting the cities of Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin.<\/p>\n

The new international connection is the result of a partnership between the national operators of the three countries\u2014DSB (Denmark)<\/a>, Vy (Norway), and Deutsche Bahn (Germany).<\/p>\n

This will be the first time in over 20 years that Denmark and Norway will once again have a direct rail link.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud that, together with Vy and DB, we will soon be able to offer one of the longest rail routes in Europe. We cannot carry out such a project on our own, and the future of European rail connections depends on strengthening cooperation among transport operators,\u201d said Flemming Jensen, CEO of DSB.<\/p>\n

\u201cThose who want to discover Europe choose the train! Given high fuel prices, long-distance trains remain a very good alternative to cars or planes,\u201d said Michael Peterson, a member of Deutsche Bahn\u2019s executive board responsible for long-distance transport.<\/p>\n

He also noted that by providing a direct train on the Norway\u2013Denmark\u2013Germany route with regular service between Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin, \u201cwe are connecting Northern Europe even more closely and linking three European capitals by rail.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the longest rail connections in Europe<\/p>\n

The new route will be operated using Deutsche Bahn\u2019s modern ICE L trains, the same type of multiple units used for DSB\u2019s EuroCity trains, manufactured by the Spanish company Talgo<\/a>. The operators plan to introduce two daily services year-round.<\/p>\n

The trains will include a dining car, a family car, and first-class cars, designed for long-distance international travel.<\/p>\n

The Oslo\u2013Berlin route will become one of the longest direct rail lines in Europe, with an estimated travel time of approximately 14\u201315 hours. Between Copenhagen and Oslo, the travel time will be approximately seven hours.<\/p>\n

In recent years, European rail operators have seen a steady increase in demand for international train travel, particularly for long-distance journeys, driven by growing interest in sustainable transportation and alternatives to air travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you want to discover Europe, hop on a train! With high fuel prices, long-distance trains remain a very good alternative to cars or planes. With our new international connection between Berlin, Copenhagen, and Oslo, we\u2019re bringing Northern Europe even closer together and connecting three European capitals by rail,\u201d said Michael Peterson.<\/p>\n

According to the current plan, the trains will stop at the following stations:<\/p>\n

In Norway: Oslo, Moss, Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Halden.
\nIn Sweden: Trollh\u00e4ttan, Gothenburg, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Lund, and Malm\u00f6.
\nIn Denmark: Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Central Station, Odense, Kolding, and Padborg.
\nIn Germany: Hamburg and Berlin.<\/p>\n

The new connection will represent an important step for the development of international rail transport in Northern Europe and will be part of the European strategy to expand sustainable mobility and reduce dependence on air travel for medium-distance travel.<\/p>\n

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