How to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr397 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr397, while a train costs an average of kr944.

Distance: 338 miles (545 km)

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Driving

kr944

Average price

kr874

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kr397

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kr1018

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 22m

Average total duration

5h 52m

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4h 2m

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2h 2m

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11h 43m

Average total duration

11h 13m

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8h 1m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.3kg

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0.5 - 1.4kg

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SJ

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Norwegian Air Shuttle

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is a bus with an average price of kr397.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda:

A bus is kr477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average kr874.

A bus is kr547 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average kr944.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 22m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Stockholm-Arlanda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 9m faster (5h 52m by train vs 8h 1m by car) and roughly kr74 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr944 vs kr1018). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda

How to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM10h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    6:15 PMStockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5
    kr4461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM10h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    6:15 PMStockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5
    kr4461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD83196
    7:30 AM1h10
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:40 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    kr12661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SJ384 SJ+Oresundstag1080 Öresundståg+Malartag976 Mälartåg
    2:14 PM7h15
    Copenhagen Central Station
    9:29 PMArlanda Central station
    kr7901One-way
    2 transfers
  • Oresundstag1040 Öresundståg+SJ282 SJ+JLT17608 Jönköpings länstrafik+ÖstgötaTrafiken8742 Östgötatrafiken
    9:14 AM8h37
    Copenhagen Central Station
    5:51 PMArlanda Central station
    kr8091One-way
    5 transfers
  • Oresundstag1056 Öresundståg+SJ286 SJ+ÖstgötaTrafiken8750 Östgötatrafiken+JLT17610 Jönköpings länstrafik
    11:14 AM8h36
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:50 PMArlanda Central station
    kr8501One-way
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM10h18
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    6:18 PMStockholm, Arlanda
    kr4461One-way
    0 transfers
  • Vy Bus4You600 · 400
    5:33 PM13h02
    Kastrup, Ellehammersvej (Københavns Lufthavn - Terminal 3)
    6:35 AMStockholm-Arlanda
    kr5321One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:05 PM10h43
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:48 AMStockholm, Arlanda Terminal 5
    kr5331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Sas AirwaysSK1416
    8:00 AM1h15
    Copenhagen Airport
    9:15 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    kr10971One-way
    0 transfers
  • Norwegian Air ShuttleD82063 · D82030
    5:25 PM14h45
    Copenhagen Airport
    8:10 AMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    kr16331One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX1254+Helvetic AirwaysLX1273
    6:40 PM5h15
    Copenhagen Airport
    11:55 PMStockholm Arlanda Airport
    kr16511One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda

Travel to Stockholm-Arlanda easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda.

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There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Stockholm-Arlanda including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is a bus with an average price of kr397.

This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda:

A bus is kr477 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average kr874.

A bus is kr547 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda costing on average kr944.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Stockholm-Arlanda take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 22m.

Bus takes on average 11h 43m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is approximately 338 miles (545 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Stockholm-Arlanda as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Arlanda Norra station.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Stockholm, Arlanda T2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by train.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways, Lufthansa to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You to go to Stockholm-Arlanda by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda with the following travel companies:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Norwegian Air Shuttle, Sas Airways.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm-Arlanda often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Västerås, Uppsala, Örebro, Linköping. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Stockholm-Arlanda and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Stockholm-Arlanda to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
For a thorough exploration, spending 2 to 3 days in the Stockholm-Arlanda area allows you to enjoy the local attractions, experience Swedish culture, and accommodate travel time.
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