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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Leicester takes 20h 31m 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 31m
Duration
1,044 mi
Distance
£397
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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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

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

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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

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

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways25h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways27h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarEast Midlands Railways15h 43m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

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

Departing Monday, November 16, 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.

Map of how to get from Copenhagen to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,043.8 mi
  • Duration: 20h 31m

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

You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Leicester via Hamburg-Altona, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 20m.

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