Copenhagen to Blekinge by train

Make room for a few days on Sweden’s south coast. Blekinge brings together coastal towns, islands and forest lakes, with Copenhagen as a starting point. Choose your base, find your train and plan a short break around the places you want to spend time.

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From Copenhagen to southern Sweden

Take an Öresundståg service from Copenhagen Central Station or Copenhagen Airport, travelling via Malmö.

Direct services connect Copenhagen with Sölvesborg, Karlshamn, Ronneby and Karlskrona. Allow around 2 hours 15 minutes to Sölvesborg or 3 hours 30 minutes to Karlskrona from Copenhagen Central, based on the standard timetable.

Check your travel date for exact timings and any changes.

Arriving by air? Search from Copenhagen Airport rather than Copenhagen Central. Leave time between your flight and train for arrival formalities and baggage collection.

Choose your base in Blekinge

Start with the kind of day you would like to have. Then choose somewhere to stay and check the journey from the station.

Sölvesborg – beaches and fishing villages

Spend time in town before heading towards the beaches and fishing villages of the Listerlandet peninsula. For an island outing, plan a boat trip to Hanö from Nogersund.

Plan ahead: Check the bus connection to the coast and your return boat.

Karlshamn – a coastal town with island outings

Choose Karlshamn for town walks, places to eat and a boat trip when seasonal services are running. For a different pace, make Mörrum a separate stop and spend time beside the river.

Plan ahead: Choose your main outing before arranging the rest of your stay.

Ronneby – gardens and local history

Take your time in Brunnsparken, Ronneby’s historic spa park. When Kallvattenkuren is open, its exhibition introduces the stories of the Gribshunden ship and Västra Vång.

Plan ahead: Decide whether you would prefer to stay near the town centre or the park.

Karlskrona – naval heritage and island views

Explore the historic naval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Give its streets and waterfront time, then add a boat trip if the timetable works for your stay.

Plan ahead: Check your departure quay; boats do not all leave from the same place.

Olofström – head inland for forests and lakes

Continue by connecting bus to Olofström for walking and paddling. Choose accommodation around your planned activity rather than assuming everything starts in the town centre.

Plan ahead: Check the final stretch from the bus stop to your accommodation or activity provider.

A two-night break, with time to settle in

Arrival day: Travel to your base, check in and head out for a walk before dinner.

Your full day: Choose one main outing: time on an island, a walk through the park with a cultural stop, or a day in the forest.

Departure day: Enjoy breakfast before making your way back. Check luggage storage if you would like another wander before the train.

This is a suggested itinerary. Transport, accommodation and activities are booked separately.

Exploring without a car

A car-free stay starts with choosing the right location. Check the walking route or bus connection to your accommodation before booking.

For island trips, check both outward and return sailings. Some services are seasonal, so build your plans around the timetable for your dates.

Plan local journeys with Blekingetrafiken

Check island boat services

Useful questions before you travel

Do I need to change trains in Malmö?

Direct services are available. Check that your chosen departure runs through to your destination.

Can I bring a bicycle?

Bicycles are carried subject to space and cannot be reserved. Cross-border and peak-time conditions apply.

Check the current bicycle rules

Can I combine Blekinge with a Copenhagen city break?

Yes. Consider adding two or three nights in one Blekinge base, with a full day for your main outing. Check the return journey before booking onward travel.

Find your place on Sweden’s south coast

Choose somewhere to stay that fits your plans, then match it with your train journey. Leave room for an unhurried dinner and a walk by the water.