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Trip Overview

The average train between Copenhagen and Reading takes 20h 10m and the fastest train takes 15h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen to Reading. 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 10m
Duration
989 mi
Distance
£362
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Copenhagen to Reading train times

Trains run twice daily between Copenhagen and Reading. 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 Reading at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 20h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 24m • 5 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 24m • 5 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 24m • 5 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 21m • 5 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)27h 25m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 25m • 5 changes
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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)25h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)15h 24m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Reading? 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: 989.1 mi
  • Duration: 20h 10m

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

You can take a train from København H to Reading via Hamburg-Altona, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 15h 59m.

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