Starting in the summer of 2028, passengers will be able to travel by direct train on the Norway–Denmark–Germany route, connecting the cities of Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin.
The new international connection is the result of a partnership between the national operators of the three countries—DSB (Denmark), Vy (Norway), and Deutsche Bahn (Germany).
This will be the first time in over 20 years that Denmark and Norway will once again have a direct rail link.
“We are proud that, together with Vy and DB, we will soon be able to offer one of the longest rail routes in Europe. We cannot carry out such a project on our own, and the future of European rail connections depends on strengthening cooperation among transport operators,” said Flemming Jensen, CEO of DSB.
“Those who want to discover Europe choose the train! Given high fuel prices, long-distance trains remain a very good alternative to cars or planes,” said Michael Peterson, a member of Deutsche Bahn’s executive board responsible for long-distance transport.
He also noted that by providing a direct train on the Norway–Denmark–Germany route with regular service between Oslo, Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin, “we are connecting Northern Europe even more closely and linking three European capitals by rail.”
One of the longest rail connections in Europe
The new route will be operated using Deutsche Bahn’s modern ICE L trains, the same type of multiple units used for DSB’s EuroCity trains, manufactured by the Spanish company Talgo. The operators plan to introduce two daily services year-round.
The trains will include a dining car, a family car, and first-class cars, designed for long-distance international travel.
The Oslo–Berlin route will become one of the longest direct rail lines in Europe, with an estimated travel time of approximately 14–15 hours. Between Copenhagen and Oslo, the travel time will be approximately seven hours.
In recent years, European rail operators have seen a steady increase in demand for international train travel, particularly for long-distance journeys, driven by growing interest in sustainable transportation and alternatives to air travel.
“If you want to discover Europe, hop on a train! With high fuel prices, long-distance trains remain a very good alternative to cars or planes. With our new international connection between Berlin, Copenhagen, and Oslo, we’re bringing Northern Europe even closer together and connecting three European capitals by rail,” said Michael Peterson.
According to the current plan, the trains will stop at the following stations:
- In Norway: Oslo, Moss, Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, and Halden.
- In Sweden: Trollhättan, Gothenburg, Halmstad, Helsingborg, Lund, and Malmö.
- In Denmark: Copenhagen Airport, Copenhagen Central Station, Odense, Kolding, and Padborg.
- In Germany: Hamburg and Berlin.
The new connection will represent an important step for the development of international rail transport in Northern Europe and will be part of the European strategy to expand sustainable mobility and reduce dependence on air travel for medium-distance travel.
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