New train route will connect three of Europe’s most exciting capitals

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Before your next two-week European itinerary is finalized and you’ve booked flights everywhere, hold on to this thought: There may be a better, much more convenient way to plan a multi-country trip across the Old Continent in 2026. won’t means tiring yourself out as you go from plane to plane.

Following the recently announced luxury train Paris-Amalfi, and the night service from Switzerland to Scandinavia, there is a brand new train route The project will be launched next spring and looks to connect three of Europe’s most incredible capitals.

We’re talking beautiful medieval monuments, vibrant cultural landscapes, epic nightlife scenes and Old world charm in abundance:

From Prague via Berlin to Copenhagen

From May 1, 2026, the Czech Railways (ČD), Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Danish State Railways (DSB) will join forces to (finally) launch a direct train connecting their respective capitals: Prague in the Czech Republic, Berlin in Germany and Copenhagen in Denmark.

The project has been praised as a benchmark for train travel by none other than the European Commission actively pushing for more rail alternatives to fly, as part of their environmentally friendly policy.

So far, of the three, only Prague and Berlin have had direct connections with each other: if they wanted to get from Berlin to Copenhagen, passengers had to systematically change in Hamburg, while passengers coming all the way from Prague and heading to the Scandinavian capital would have to change twice.

Needless to say, the new project will greatly facilitate travel between these two countries 3 important European citieswhich will surely appear on the bucket list of millions and reduce the need for airport use.

7 hours from the Czech Republic to Denmark

More on the route itself, the railway triad will operate with ČD’s own ComfortJet trains, which are known to travel up to 230 km/h and accommodate up to 555 people. In addition, a seasonal night train would be added to increase the offering on this route.

Two daily return services are the initial frequency, and journey times will average 11 hours from Prague to Copenhagen (possibly by sleeper train), and 7 hours from Berlin to Copenhagen.

It may sound like a lot, but once you realize that night trains in Europe save costs and save time, it no longer feels far-fetched. You go to sleep in one country, wake up in another and fold both your hotel and transportation into one ticket. So easy.

Plus, none of the long commutes from city to airport, winding security lines and that whole baggage limit mess. Normally you can take as much luggage as you want on the train (within reason) without paying extra.

What you can expect from the train journey

The new line will also use the Berlin-Hamburg line renovations, and as reported by other news mediaa stop in Dresden, between Prague and Berlin, and Hamburg, between Berlin and Copenhagen, is planned.

On board the train, passengers have free access to a dining car, reclining seats to make the long journey as comfortable as possible, and even a cinema!

However, if you want to travel from Prague to Copenhagen, we strongly recommend that you book First Class and don’t worry about sky-high prices: there are 99 seats reserved for the highest category, so that’s not the case. That exclusive and hors de prix.

Prices haven’t been confirmed yet, but based on similar trains recently launched, standard seating will start around $75 for the longest stretch, while sleeping cabins in First Class average $270+.

Pricey, we know, but remember what we said about combining accommodations And travel in a single edition?

If you’re planning to travel around Europe by train, make sure you read this companion article which will give you the full overview from Eurail, the continent’s best-selling rail pass, allowing you to explore more than 30 countries for just $315.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior head writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60 countries to his name (and is currently weaving stories from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.