How to Book Train Travel From Sweden To Denmark

In the play Hamlet, Shakespeare writes 'Something is rotten in the state of Denmark'; however, it is not the rail service. If you are touring Scandinavia or traveling through Denmark for other destinations in Europe, the trip from Sweden to Denmark is not to be missed.

Instructions

Know Your Departure and Arrival Options for Travel From Sweden to Denmark

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Leave Sweden from Stockholm or Malmo. All trains to Denmark from Sweden go through Malmo, however not all trains in Sweden go to Malmo. Wherever you are in Sweden, first book a trip to Stockholm to ease your travel.

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Choose Copenhagen as your destination in Denmark when booking tickets. Not only is Copenhagen the largest city in Denmark, it is the terminus for all trains from Sweden. Trains leaving Malmo cross the Oresund Strait and arrive in Copenhagen via the longest road and rail bridge in Europe.

Familiarize Yourself With Train Schedules Between Sweden and Denmark

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Provide more options for by departing from Stockholm, Sweden. Going through Stockholm allows more departure times than other Swedish cities. For example, there is only one train from Gothenburg to Malmo each day departing at 6:55 a.m. and there are no trains available on Saturdays.

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Use train timetables to help plan your trip. Trains depart Stockholm from 7:20 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. weekdays and from 8:20 a.m. to 6:25 p.m. on weekends. The trip takes approximately 5 hours, including the stop in Malmo.

Determine the Best Time to See Copenhagen When Booking Travel From Sweden to Denmark

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Consider the weather when you book your trip. Temperatures in May through September see Copenhagen's average range from 16 to 22 degrees C (60 to 72 F) with 5 to 8 hours of sunlight. Conversely, November through March has temperatures from 2 to 7 degrees C (35 to 44 F) with only 1 to 4 hours of sunlight.

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Sightsee in Copenhagen. Attractions include The Little Mermaid statue and the world famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park, which is open from April to September.

Use a Pass to Get the Most out of Your Trip to Denmark

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Know your rail pass options. Eurail offers the Eurail Denmark pass that allows travel for 3 or 7 days within a month, the Eurail Saverpass for multiple travelers and youth passes for those under 26 years old.

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Use your pass to book day trips and see the country. Use a rail pass to explore other destinations in Denmark after arriving in Copenhagen such as Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, home of Shakespeare's Hamlet or the preserved Egeskov castle in Odense.