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København / Copenhagen to Aalborg by train
How to travel by train from Copenhagen to Aalborg by targeting the faster Lyn services
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From København H /Copenhagen H to Aalborg st.
Journey Summary
4hr 15min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date
The most heavily discounted/cheapest tickets sold by DSB are its 'Orange' tickets.
They can be more than 60% cheaper than the standard price, so are worth tracking down.
Discounted 'Orange' tickets will be available on certain departures only by these Lyn trains.
They're more likely to be available on the slower IC trains, particularly if you are booking less than a month ahead
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Denmark, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to Danish train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
If you can be flexible with your travel times, it can be worthwhile searching through the departures to look for trains on which 'Orange' tickets are available.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the DSB (Danish national railways) website is available HERE
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Reservations are optional, but are highly recommended for this long journey - take note if you will be using a rail pass.
Though if you will be travelling with a rail pass, these faster Lyn services are the logical choice for a train journey between Kobenhavn and Aalborg, as you won't save money if you take the slower IC services
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DSB | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Good to Know
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both these faster Lyn services AND alternative slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Aalborg.
These Lyn services depart from Kobenhavn H station only 9 mins before the IC trains, so if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, or travelling with a rail pass, they're the logical choice on this route.
However, if you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking those IC trains.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Aalborg by train:
In odd hours, these Lyn services commence their journeys at Copenhagen Airport, but the alternative IC servives depart from the airport hourly - so on in even hours those IC trains become the logical choice
Final Destination: Aalborg st
Some trains used to continue beyond Aalborg to Frederikshavn, but connections now have to be made in Aalborg
All trains also call at: Aarhus st
The journey from Kobenhavn to Aalborg:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
Then around 10 mins before calling at Frederica, the train will cross the picturesque Little Belt Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both these faster Lyn services AND alternative slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Aalborg.
These Lyn services depart from Kobenhavn H station only 9 mins before the IC trains, so if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, or travelling with a rail pass, they're the logical choice on this route.
However, if you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking those IC trains.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Aalborg by train:
In odd hours, these Lyn services commence their journeys at Copenhagen Airport, but the alternative IC servives depart from the airport hourly - so on in even hours those IC trains become the logical choice
Final Destination: Aalborg st
Some trains used to continue beyond Aalborg to Frederikshavn, but connections now have to be made in Aalborg
All trains also call at: Aarhus st
The journey from Kobenhavn to Aalborg:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
Then around 10 mins before calling at Frederica, the train will cross the picturesque Little Belt Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
From København H /Copenhagen H to Aalborg st.
Journey Summary
4hr 50min
Daily
Tickets
Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 2 months ahead of the travel date
When using the DSB website be sure to check the 'show me Orange' tickets box.
The most heavily discounted/cheapest tickets sold by DSB are its 'Orange' tickets.
They can be more than 60% cheaper than the standard price, so are worth tracking down.
If you can be flexible with your travel times, it can be worthwhile searching through the departures to look for trains on which 'Orange' tickets are available.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Denmark, we recommend taking a look at our guide to Danish train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
Discounted 'Orange' tickets are more likely to be available for THESE slower IC services, than on the faster alternative Lyn services - particularly if you are booking less than a month ahead.
The cheapest 'Orange' tickets are the same price on the Lyn and IC trains - so if you see them available on a faster Lyn service, then that alternative is clearly the better option.
Reservations are optional, but are highly recommended for this long journey - take note if you will be using a rail pass.
Our step by step guide to booking tickets on the PC version of the DSB (Danish national railways) website is available HERE
Where to book
| Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| DSB | * |
On this journey
Travelling On
Good to Know
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both faster Lyn services AND these slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Aalborg.
Those Lyn services depart from Kobenhavn H station only9 mins before these IC trains, so if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, or travelling with a rail pass, those Lyn services become the obvious first choice on this route.
However, if you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking these IC trains.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Aalborg by train:
These IC services commence their journeys at the station attached to Copenhagen Airport.
Though in odd hours, those Lyn services also depart from there, so provide a faster alternative
Final Destination: Aalborg st
All trains also call at: Aarhus st
Thee journey from Kobenhavn to Aalborg:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
Then around 10 mins before calling at Frederica, the train will cross the picturesque Little Belt Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
The Danish national rail operator DSB operates both faster Lyn services AND these slower IC services on the this route between Copenhagen/Kobenhavn and Aalborg.
Those Lyn services depart from Kobenhavn H station only9 mins before these IC trains, so if you will be buying tickets last minute at the station, or travelling with a rail pass, those Lyn services become the obvious first choice on this route.
However, if you will be booking tickets in advance online, you may be able to save money by taking these IC trains.
From Kobenhavn Lufthavn/Copenhagen Airport to Aalborg by train:
These IC services commence their journeys at the station attached to Copenhagen Airport.
Though in odd hours, those Lyn services also depart from there, so provide a faster alternative
Final Destination: Aalborg st
All trains also call at: Aarhus st
Thee journey from Kobenhavn to Aalborg:
It isn't a particularly scenic journey, but look out for the sea views from the two main bridges that the train will travel over.
Around 10 mins before the train will arrive in Odense it will cross the Great Belt Fixed Link, the train will travel in a tunnel and then ascend to cross the West Bridge.
Then around 10 mins before calling at Frederica, the train will cross the picturesque Little Belt Bridge.
If you are new to travelling by train in Denmark our Danish Train Travel Guide has info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.
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