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Travel leg · Scandinavian Capitals

Copenhagen to Stockholm

Copenhagen and Stockholm sit about 522 km (324 mi) apart in a straight line, with Stockholm to the north-east. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary, an 8-day trip. It crosses from Denmark into Sweden. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Scandinavian Capitals route
Copenhagen, where this leg starts
From · Copenhagen
Stockholm, where this leg ends
To · Stockholm
Straight-line distance
522 km · 324 mi
Est. road distance
627–731 km
Est. drive time
6 h 30 min – 11 h 15 min
Direction
Heading north-east
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary is easy to do on public transport, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 627–731 km (389–454 mi) and 6 h 30 min – 11 h 15 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

Trains link the capitals well, and some travelers add short flights or an overnight ferry for variety. Within each city, walking, public transit and bikes are the usual choices. You rarely need a car on this route.

Open Copenhagen → Stockholm directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Stockholm

Plan two to three days across the islands: old town, Djurgården museums, Södermalm views and food halls.

Before you leave Copenhagen

Give it two to three days: canals and palaces, a market lunch, Tivoli at night and a day trip to Louisiana.

On this curated route

Where Copenhagen → Stockholm sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Stockholm to Copenhagen is the same 522 km in a straight line, heading south-west. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in December, when Stockholm averages highs 3°C cooler than Copenhagen.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Copenhagen and Stockholm
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Copenhagen high3°3°5°10°15°18°21°21°17°12°8°4°
Stockholm high-1°0°3°9°15°20°23°22°17°10°4°1°
Copenhagen rain614842344764698354706263
Stockholm rain474039375078707255636154

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Stockholm month guides.

Copenhagen to Stockholm: questions travelers ask

How far is Copenhagen from Stockholm?

Copenhagen is about 522 km (324 mi) from Stockholm in a straight line, with Stockholm to the north-east. By road, we estimate 627–731 km (389–454 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm?

An estimated 6 h 30 min – 11 h 15 min, assuming 627–731 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Copenhagen to Stockholm?

Our Scandinavian Capitals itinerary includes this leg. Scandinavian Capitals runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in Jun – Aug.

Onward from Stockholm

Getting to Copenhagen

Guides for both ends

Stockholm by month

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