How to Book Train Travel From Copenhagen to Hamburg

Know Your Destination

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  Brush up on your German, the official language of Hamburg. However, you will also hear some English spoken here.

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  Convert your cash to euros. The euro is the official currency of Germany.

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  Don't worry about obtaining a visa as long if you are a national of a country in the European Union or a citizen of the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. A passport is required, however, for citizens of countries outside of the European Union.

Travel on the Train From Copenhagen to Hamburg

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  Book a direct ride from Copenhagen to Hamburg. The trip should take about 11 hours on a Danish State Railways (DSB) train. You can purchase tickets direct from the DSB Web site. See the Resources section below for a link to DSB.

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  Travel by high-speed train ride from Copenhagen to Hamburg. Though more expensive, rides on these trains cut down the travel time.

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  Compare rates, schedules and trip durations before you book. Use the DSB Web site as well as the Rail Europe Web site to find and compare your options. To book train travel from Copenhagen to Hamburg, call Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or visit the link below.

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  Realize that some train lines only allow you to book reservations up to 60 days in advance. However, there are some high-speed lines that allow you to book up to 90 days in advance of your trip.

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  Learn the difference between a reservation and a ticket on European trains. A ticket or rail pass will allow you to board. A reservation guarantees that you will have a seat or sleeper on that train.

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  Pay attention to whether or not reservations are included in the price of your ticket. Sometimes a reservation will require the payment of an additional fee.