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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Leicester takes 20h 9m and the fastest train takes 15h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 9m
Duration
1,049 mi
Distance
£353
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Leicester train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Leicester at 11:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 20h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 47m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 47m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways26h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 47m • 4 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEast Midlands Railways24h 46m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 47m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Leicester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,049.2 mi
  • Duration: 20h 9m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Leicester, England?

You can take a train from København H to Leicester via Hamburg-Altona, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 17m.

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