How to travel from Rome to Copenhagen, Denmark

The distance between Rome and Copenhagen is around 1,597km (992 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rome to Copenhagen by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Copenhagen (CPH).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    DKK 2,045($275)
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Train

Take the train to Milano Centrale, Lugano, Basel SBB then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.

  • Duration18h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    DKK 3,435($460)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Munich central bus station and then to Copenhagen central train station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    DKK 815($110)
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Drive

Drive to Copenhagen.

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Distance2,127km (1,322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rome and Copenhagen

There are several options for getting from Rome to Copenhagen by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 815 ($110) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 2,045 ($275).

The distance between Rome and Copenhagen is around 1,597km (992 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,534km (953 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Rome and Copenhagen by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rome to Copenhagen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx DKK 2,045 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Rome and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 815 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rome and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 18h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rome to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale, Lugano, Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 18h 25m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Swiss Railways, Trenitalia EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Rome and Copenhagen. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18h 25m, 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 Rome and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rome to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Munich central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rome and Copenhagen. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rome to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Copenhagen (CPH). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Copenhagen is Copenhagen Airport (CPH) (CPH) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen. Aarhus Airport (AAR) (AAR) and Bornholm Airport (RNN) (RNN) 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 Rome and Copenhagen. The distance is around 2,127km (1,322 miles) by road and it will take around 19h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rome to Copenhagen is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around DKK 2,045 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rome and Copenhagen

Transport options from Rome to Copenhagen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 35m
DKK 2,045($275)
every 30 mins1,597km (992 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 25m
DKK 3,435($460)
every 20 mins2,219km (1,379 miles)
Train via Salzburg Hbf1 day 3h
DKK 2,220($300)
once a week2,295km (1,426 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
DKK 815($110)
once daily2,047km (1,272 miles)
Drive
19h 15m
DKK 3,275($440)
on demand2,127km (1,322 miles)

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Airports near Copenhagen

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

CPH
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Copenhagen
AAR
Aarhus Airport (AAR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Copenhagen
RNN
Bornholm Airport (RNN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (96 miles) from Copenhagen