How to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Copenhagen and Stockholm is around 606km (376 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Ängelholm station, Fly

Take the train to Ängelholm station then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Stockholm Bromma (BMA).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,735($255)
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Train

Take the train to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    SEK 640($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Stockholm.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    SEK 370($35)
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance652km (405 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Copenhagen and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 370 ($35) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,735 ($255).

The distance between Copenhagen and Stockholm is around 606km (376 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 521km (324 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Copenhagen and Stockholm by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 2,735 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Copenhagen and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 370 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Copenhagen and Stockholm. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Copenhagen and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 15m.

Swedish Railways run train services between Copenhagen and Stockholm. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Copenhagen and Stockholm. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Copenhagen and Stockholm with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 9h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Copenhagen and Stockholm. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Copenhagen to Stockholm. We recommend that you take the train to Ängelholm station then fly from Helsingborg (AGH) to Stockholm (ARN). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Copenhagen and Stockholm. The distance is around 652km (405 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around SEK 640 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Copenhagen and Stockholm

Transport options from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Ängelholm station, Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
SEK 2,735($255)
hourly606km (376 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
SEK 2,395($225)
hourly659km (410 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
SEK 640($60)
every 4 hours626km (389 miles)
Train to Stockholm Centralstation6h 20m
SEK 715($67)
once daily626km (389 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
SEK 370($35)
4 times a day670km (416 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
SEK 1,435($135)
on demand652km (405 miles)

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Airports near Stockholm

The following major airports near Stockholm offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Sweden and internationally.

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm