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Compare train, bus, and flight for Copenhagen to Stockholm
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Stockholm among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 324 miles (522 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$88 Average price | $251 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $229 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Stockholm:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Stockholm costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $180 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Stockholm
How to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h30København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:00 AM9h30København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro5:30 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- D832063:40 PM1h10Copenhagen Airport4:50 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
Other options
1140 Öresundstågen+2 SJ9:44 PM8h16Copenhagen Central Station6:00 AMStockholm Central Station$951One-way1 transfer- 1122 Öresundstågen+2 SJ+
1635 Pågatåg7:29 PM10h31Copenhagen Central Station6:00 AMStockholm Central Station$1121One-way2 transfers - 1114 Öresundstågen+2 SJ+1635 Pågatåg6:29 PM11h31Copenhagen Central Station6:00 AMStockholm Central Station$1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus10:05 PM10h00København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro8:05 AMStockholm, Cityterminalen$791One-way0 transfers
600 · 4008:50 AM11h05København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:55 PMStockholm, Terminalslingan (Cityterminalen)$821One-way1 transfer- FlixBus10:30 AM9h55København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro8:25 PMStockholm, Cityterminalen$921One-way0 transfers
EW9243 · EW46759:05 AM8h00Copenhagen Airport5:05 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$1871One-way1 transfer- D832107:00 PM1h10Copenhagen Airport8:10 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
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SN229311:55 AM4h50Copenhagen Airport4:45 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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How to Travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Traveling between Copenhagen and Stockholm takes between one and ten hours, depending on the mode of transportation chosen. The most popular tourist attractions in Copenhagen are the waterfront and canal district of Nyhavn and the amusement park at Tivoli Gardens. The most well-known attractions in Stockholm include the Old Town and the Maritime Museum.
Train: Trains connect Copenhagen and Stockholm approximately every 2 hours and twice per hour at peak times. Travel time averages 5 hours and 30 minutes and the operator is SJ (Swedish Railways). Night trains involve a transfer at Malmo (Sweden) and can take up to 10 hours to reach their destination. The departure station is Copenhagen Central and trains arrive at Stockholm Central.
Bus: The bus trip between these two cities takes approximately 9 hours. Service is provided by Flixbus and Swebus, which offer 4 departures per day, including an overnight bus. Buses leave from Copenhagen Ingerslevsgade station and arrive at Cityterminalen or at Terminalslingan.
Flight: Norwegian and SAS operate direct flights between the Danish and the Swedish capitals approximately every two hours, with a travel time of one hour and ten minutes. Flights depart from Kastrup airport and arrive at either Arlanda or at Bromma airport.
Traveling from Copenhagen to Stockholm: Travel Tips
- What is the cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm? Buses offer the cheapest fares, since trips can be purchased cheaper when booked in advance.
- What is the fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm? Flying is the fastest way of traveling between these two cities, as planes barely take one hour to complete the trip.
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Stockholm:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Stockholm costing on average $88 (€71).
A bus is $180 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm costing on average $251 (€203).
Other travel options to Stockholm take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 24m.
Bus takes on average 6h 24m.
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Stockholm as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Stockholm Central Station.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Stockholm, Cityterminalen.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You, Infobus to go to Stockholm by bus.
- Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, Tågab, VR, Malartag to go to Stockholm by train.
- Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Cityjet, regional jet, Ryanair, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Stockholm by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Snälltåget.
- 15 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Cityjet, regional jet, Ryanair.
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