- Must visit
Sofiero Palace and Gardens
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, art displays, and renowned gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
1 h 24 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
83
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Helsingborg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Helsingborg will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 83 trains that leave Copenhagen for Helsingborg on Sun, Jul 12, 55 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 the direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sun, Jul 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1114 Öresundstågen
1058 Öresundstågen
1110 Öresundstågen
1094 Öresundstågen
1102 Öresundstågen
1034 Öresundstågen
1026 Öresundstågen
1130 Öresundstågen
1098 Öresundstågen
1138 ÖresundstågenOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Helsingborg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Helsingborg:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Helsingborg costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Helsingborg take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $24 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-8.29 (€-6.82). The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Helsingborg trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1018 Öresundstågen | 6:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 7:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1018 Öresundstågen | 6:29 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 7:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 7:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 8:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1026 Öresundstågen | 7:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h24 | 8:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 8:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 9:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1034 Öresundstågen | 8:30 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h24 | 9:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 9:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 10:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1042 Öresundstågen | 9:29 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 10:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 10:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 11:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1050 Öresundstågen | 10:29 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 11:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1054 Öresundstågen | 10:53 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1054 Öresundstågen | 10:59 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 12:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1058 Öresundstågen | 11:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 12:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1058 Öresundstågen | 11:29 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 12:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1062 Öresundstågen | 11:53 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 1:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1062 Öresundstågen | 11:59 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 1:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 12:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 1:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1066 Öresundstågen | 12:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 1:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1070 Öresundstågen | 12:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 2:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1070 Öresundstågen | 12:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 2:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 1:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 2:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1074 Öresundstågen | 1:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 2:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1078 Öresundstågen | 1:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1078 Öresundstågen | 1:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 3:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 2:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 3:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1082 Öresundstågen | 2:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 3:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1086 Öresundstågen | 2:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1086 Öresundstågen | 2:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 4:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 3:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 4:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1090 Öresundstågen | 3:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 4:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1094 Öresundstågen | 3:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 5:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1094 Öresundstågen | 3:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 5:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 4:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 5:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1098 Öresundstågen | 4:30 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h24 | 5:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1102 Öresundstågen | 4:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 6:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1102 Öresundstågen | 4:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 6:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 5:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 6:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1106 Öresundstågen | 5:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 6:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1110 Öresundstågen | 5:53 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 7:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1110 Öresundstågen | 5:59 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 7:24 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 6:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 7:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1114 Öresundstågen | 6:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 7:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 7:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 8:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1122 Öresundstågen | 7:29 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 8:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 8:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 9:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1130 Öresundstågen | 8:30 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h24 | 9:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1138 Öresundstågen | 9:23 PM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 10:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1138 Öresundstågen | 9:30 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h24 | 10:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1146 Öresundstågen | 10:17 PM Nørreport Station | 1h37 | 11:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1146 Öresundstågen | 10:25 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h29 | 11:54 PM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1154 Öresundstågen | 11:17 PM Nørreport Station | 1h37 | 12:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1154 Öresundstågen | 11:24 PM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h30 | 12:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 12 | |||||
1188 Öresundstågen+ 1700 Pågatåg | 3:33 AM Nørreport Station | 2h35 | 6:08 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1188 Öresundstågen+ 1700 Pågatåg | 3:40 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 2h28 | 6:08 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 1 transfer | |
1010 Öresundstågen | 5:23 AM Nørreport Station | 1h31 | 6:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
1010 Öresundstågen | 5:29 AM Copenhagen Central Station | 1h25 | 6:54 AM Helsingborg Centralstation | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Copenhagen to Helsingborg run on average 112 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 32 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 55m.
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Trains per day 112 |
Direct trains 32 |
Fastest train 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Discover the best of Helsingborg — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Helsingborg trip today.
Former royal summer residence with seasonal exhibitions, art displays, and renowned gardens overlooking the Öresund.
Large open-air museum with historic buildings, cultivated gardens, local heritage collections, and traditional Scanian farm environments.
Major cultural center with art exhibitions, local history displays, design, photography, and a prominent waterfront location.
Celebrated coastal gardens with rhododendrons, sea views, and one of the most picturesque strolling environments near Helsingborg.
Long waterfront promenade and green area ideal for walking, jogging, sunset views, and everyday local life by the sea.
Elevated ridge and walking area giving broad views over Helsingborg and the strait, with several scenic access points.
A thick Scanian egg pancake, traditionally served with fried pork and lingonberries. It is one of Skåne’s most iconic regional dishes and commonly found in southern Sweden.
A festive Scanian cake made by dripping batter onto a rotating spit, creating a crisp, delicate tower. It is a classic celebration cake strongly associated with Skåne.
Pickled herring served with boiled potatoes, often with sour cream, chives, and crispbread. It is a classic Swedish coastal meal and especially fitting in a port city like Helsingborg.
Established restaurant in a green park setting north of the center, known for seasonal Swedish cooking and a calm, elegant atmosphere.
Recognized modern bistro and dining room offering refined Nordic-inspired dishes in a stylish city setting. Suitable for a more upscale dinner.
Well-known seaside restaurant by the water, popular for fish, shellfish, and sunset views. A classic Helsingborg venue with a relaxed but polished atmosphere.
Prices are high by European standards. Dining and coffee cost more than in much of Central Europe, but local transport and casual meals stay manageable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good table service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up; bars and cafés usually do not expect tips.
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Helsingborg Centralstation, Helsingborg -> Stortorget, Helsingborg
The train connection between Copenhagen and Helsingborg is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore both cities. The journey is primarily serviced by Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, and SJ. With frequent departures throughout the day, passengers can enjoy a scenic ride across the Øresund Strait while experiencing comfortable amenities on board. Whether you're heading for business or leisure, this rail link offers a seamless travel experience between Denmark and Sweden.
Traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg takes approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. There are 9 direct connections available each day, making it a convenient option for travelers. The journey departs from København Hovedb., Oerestad st, or Nørreport St., arriving at either Helsingborg Centralstation or Ramlösa station.
The first daily train journey from Copenhagen departs at 04:44, providing an early start for travelers eager to explore. The last departure of the day is scheduled for 22:44, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their activities before heading back.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Copenhagen and Helsingborg is €22. The average ticket price tends to be around €23, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to explore these two beautiful cities in Scandinavia.
Helsingborg Castle, known as Kärnan, dates back to the late 14th century and served as a vital fortress during medieval conflicts between Denmark and Sweden. Its significance lies in its role as a symbol of power and defense for Helsingborg, offering breathtaking views from its tower that showcase the stunning Öresund Strait. Unique features include the well-preserved stone structure with intricate architectural details and an intriguing legend about hidden treasures within its walls.
Sofiero Palace and Gardens was originally built in the 19th century as a summer residence for Swedish royalty, making it not only an architectural gem but also a site steeped in royal history. The gardens are significant for their exquisite design featuring over 10,000 rhododendrons that bloom vibrantly each spring, attracting visitors from around the world. What sets Sofiero apart is its harmonious blend of natural beauty with historical elegance—perfectly encapsulated by sweeping vistas overlooking both lush landscapes and shimmering waters.
Dunkers Kulturhus stands out as a modern cultural hub established in 2002 to promote art, music, theater, and community engagement throughout Helsingborg. This landmark holds great significance due to its commitment to fostering creativity while showcasing local talent alongside international exhibitions—a true testament to contemporary culture's evolution. One unique feature is its striking architecture designed by renowned architect Kim Utzon; this innovative space seamlessly integrates artistic expression with public accessibility through open galleries and inviting communal areas.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingborg by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Helsingborg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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