The distance between Madrid and Copenhagen is around 2,545km (1,581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 22h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Madrid to Copenhagen by train, 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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Take the train to Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H.
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Take the bus to Paris then Hamburg central bus station and then to Copenhagen central train station.
There are several options for getting from Madrid to Copenhagen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around DKK 1,010 ($135) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 22h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately DKK 3,580 ($480).
The distance between Madrid and Copenhagen is around 2,545km (1,581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,074km (1,288 miles)
It takes around 22h 10m to get from Madrid and Copenhagen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Madrid to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes around 22h 10m and will set you back approx DKK 3,580 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Madrid and Copenhagen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around DKK 1,010 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Madrid and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 22h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Madrid to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord, Koeln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 10m.
Renfe AVE, Renfe SNCF, Thalys, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, FlixTrain and Danish Railways run train services between Madrid and Copenhagen. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 22h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Madrid and Copenhagen. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Madrid to Copenhagen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Hamburg central bus station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Madrid and Copenhagen. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Madrid to Copenhagen. We recommend that you take the train to Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare De Lyon, Koeln Hbf then Hamburg Hbf and then to København H. instead which will take 22h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Madrid and Copenhagen. The distance is around 2,622km (1,629 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Madrid to Copenhagen is to take the train which takes, on average, 22h 10m and will usually cost around DKK 3,580 ($480).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 22h 10m | DKK 3,580($480) | twice daily | 3,195km (1,985 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | DKK 1,010($135) | twice daily | 2,545km (1,581 miles) |
Drive | 23h 45m | DKK 4,035($545) | on demand | 2,622km (1,629 miles) |
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Copenhagen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Denmark and internationally.