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Copenhagen — photo 1
Copenhagen — photo 1
Copenhagen
Copenhagen — photo 2
Copenhagen
Copenhagen — photo 3
Copenhagen
Copenhagen — photo 4
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Brussels
Brussels
Brussels
Cologne
Cologne
Hambourg
Hambourg
Hambourg
Hambourg

🌎 Countries crossed

France, Belgium, Germany, Denmark

🕔 Transport time

11h25

🌱 Carbon footprint

≈ 4 times
less than with a
plane

💼 Journey type

Winter, Culture

How to join Copenhagen from Lille by train?

Lille,
France
Brussels,
Belgium

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High speed train (other)

≈ 00h35

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Brussels,
Belgium
Cologne,
Germany

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High speed train (other)

≈ 1h50

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Cologne,
Germany
Hambourg,
Germany

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≈ 4h00

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Hambourg,
Germany
Copenhagen,
Denmark

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≈ 5h00

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Detailed itinerary

The itinerary includes 11h25 of transport and 4 steps.
High speed train

Lille - Brussels

The step from Lille to Brussels lasts 00h35. You'll travel in a high speed train.
High speed train

Brussels - Cologne

The step from Brussels to Cologne lasts 1h50. You'll travel in a high speed train.
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Cologne - Hambourg

The step from Cologne to Hambourg lasts 4h00. You'll travel in a high speed train.
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Hambourg - Copenhagen

The step from Hambourg to Copenhagen lasts 5h00. You'll travel in a high speed train.

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From Lille to Copenhagen without flying: our itineraries