The average train between Copenhagen and Leicester takes 21h 48m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 21h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Copenhagen to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Copenhagen station and arriving at Leicester station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
Copenhagen to Leicester train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from København H station.
Copenhagen to Leicester train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Copenhagen to Leicester train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Copenhagen and Leicester is 951.7 km. The road distance is 1,686 km.
You can take a train from København H to Leicester via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and London St Pancras Intl in around 16h 10m.