Train Delays at Copenhagen Central Station
Copenhagen Central Station in Copenhagen, Denmark, handles 60 million passengers annually. Approximately 19.4% of trains arriving at Copenhagen Central Station are delayed. Passengers delayed 60 or more minutes can claim 25-50% of their ticket price under EU Regulation 2021/782. You can read about your rights under EU law, check the operators serving this station, or learn how to claim.
19.4%
Delayed Arrivals
Trains arriving 60+ minutes late
60 million
Annual Passengers
2
Operators
Train operators serving this station
2
Routes
Routes passing through this station
Why Are Trains Delayed at Copenhagen Central Station?
- Cross-border infrastructure
- Puttgarden ferry delays
- DB network delays propagating from Germany
- Winter weather
Operators at Copenhagen Central Station
Routes from Copenhagen Central Station
Facilities at Copenhagen Central Station
- WiFi
- Shops
- Restaurants
- Taxi rank
- Metro access
- S-tog access
- Left luggage
- Cycle storage
- Car hire
FAQ: Copenhagen Central Station
Which international trains serve Copenhagen Central?
DB EuroCity trains to Hamburg and beyond. SJ trains to Gothenburg, Stockholm, and Oslo. Copenhagen is Scandinavia's main international rail hub.
Can I claim EU compensation for delays at Copenhagen Central?
Yes. EU Regulation 2021/782 applies to cross-border services. Danish domestic services have similar rights under Danish transport law.
How do I reach Copenhagen Airport from Central Station?
The Metro M2 runs directly from Copenhagen Central to the airport in around 15 minutes. Trains via the S-tog also serve the airport.
Will the Fehmarn Belt tunnel change Copenhagen Central?
Yes. When the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link opens (expected around 2029), journey time to Hamburg will drop from 4h 45m to around 2h 30m, making the Copenhagen-Hamburg corridor far more competitive.
How often are trains delayed at Copenhagen Central?
About 19% of arrivals experience delays. Cross-border services from Germany have the highest delay rates, often due to the Puttgarden ferry or DB network issues.
•Data Source
Delay statistics sourced from Banedanmark Annual Report 2024. Data is updated periodically and may not reflect the most recent timetable changes.
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