How to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stockholm to Copenhagen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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 €31, and a flight costs an average of €51.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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€71

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from Stockholm to Copenhagen

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

Our recommendation

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

Snälltåget311 Snälltåget
09:05AM6h01
Stockholm Central Station
03:06PMCopenhagen Central Station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Snälltåget311 Snälltåget
09:05AM6h01
Stockholm Central Station
03:06PMCopenhagen Central Station
$421One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Norwegian AirD83213
06:45PM1h10
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
07:55PMCopenhagen Airport
$1151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Snälltåget3941 Snälltåget+Oresundstag1085 Öresundstågen
09:05AM6h08
Stockholm Central Station
03:13PMCopenhagen Central Station
$741One-way
1 transfer
Snälltåget3941 Snälltåget+Oresundstag1089 Öresundstågen
09:05AM6h39
Stockholm Central Station
03:44PMCopenhagen Central Station
$741One-way
1 transfer
Snälltåget3943 Snälltåget+Oresundstag1145 Öresundstågen
04:25PM6h19
Stockholm Central Station
10:44PMCopenhagen Central Station
$621One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM9h00
Stockholm, Cityterminalen
09:50PMKøbenhavn, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
$531One-way
0 transfers
SASSK1427
09:00PM1h15
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:15PMCopenhagen Airport
$1781One-way
0 transfers
Norwegian AirD83195
08:55AM1h10
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:05AMCopenhagen Airport
$2581One-way
0 transfers
SASSK161 · SK443
02:25PM20h20
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
10:45AMCopenhagen Airport
$2431One-way
1 transfer

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How to Travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen

It is possible to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen by bus, train, or by taking a flight. Taking a direct flight from Stockholm to Copenhagen is the fastest way to travel between these two cities. Trains are also a popular option for making the journey. Buses are the cheapest way of traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen but only make the journey on Mondays. Travelers should look to book their flights or trains as far ahead of time as possible in order to save on the cost of the trip.

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Stockholm to Copenhagen Travel Comparison

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Travel Time

Cheapest Time to Book

buses

€28

9:10 h

1 Day Ahead

trains

€54

5:11 h

2 Months Ahead

flight

€119

1:05 h

1 Month Ahead



What is the best way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen?

Cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen


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Taking the bus is the cheapest way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen. Buses traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen depart from Stockholm's Terminalslingan bus station and take at least 9 hours to arrive at Copenhagen's Ingerslevsgade bus station. There is only 1 direct bus that travels from Stockholm to Copenhagen on Mondays. This bus, operated by Flixbus, departs Stockholm at 11:20 p.m. and travels overnight to arrive in Copenhagen at 8:30 a.m. the next day.


Fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen


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Taking a flight is the fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen. Flights depart from either Stockholm's Bromma or Arlanda airport and arrive at either Copenhagen's Kastrup airport or Malmö's airport after an hour of flight time. Even when traveling to and from Stockholm and Copenhagen's airports is taken into consideration, taking a flight is still the fastest way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen requiring just over 5 hours of travel time. Airlines that travel directly from Stockholm to Copenhagen include Norwegian Air and SAS. Approximately 15 direct flights travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen per day with the first departing Stockholm at 4:20 a.m.


Most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen


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Taking a train is the most popular way to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen. Taking a train is approximately 4 hours faster than traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen by bus. Trains also depart significantly more frequently than buses, with approximately 13 trains traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen per day. Alternatively, while flights are 1½ hours faster than taking the train when travel time to and from Stockholm and Copenhagen's airports is taken into consideration, flights are also €65 more expensive than trains on average. Trains traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen depart from Stockholm Central train station and take just over 5 hours to arrive at København H train station. Train companies that travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen include SJ and ResPlus.


How to get from Stockholm to Copenhagen

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen, 93,46% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Stockholm to Copenhagen and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen

Travel to Copenhagen 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 Stockholm to Copenhagen.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Stockholm to Copenhagen: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Copenhagen from Stockholm is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€32).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Stockholm to Copenhagen:

Taking a bus costs $29 (€26) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $65 (€58) for the same trip.

A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Copenhagen costing on average $49 (€44).

The fastest way to get to Copenhagen from Stockholm is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

Other travel options to Copenhagen take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h.

Train takes on average 5 h 13 min.

The distance is approximately 324 miles (522 km) from Stockholm to Copenhagen.

The average frequency per day from Stockholm to Copenhagen is:

  • 8 buses per day.
  • 57 flights per day.
  • Around 13 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen:

  • Most travelers take a flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Copenhagen Airport.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Stockholm Central Station and arrive in Copenhagen Central Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Stockholm to Copenhagen:

  • Travel with FlixBus, Vy Bus4You or Infobus for buses to Copenhagen. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Stockholm to Copenhagen tickets on Omio for $35 (€32).
  • Norwegian Air, SAS, CityJet, regional jet or Air Baltic can get you to Copenhagen by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Norwegian Air from Stockholm to Copenhagen for $65 (€58) on Omio.
  • SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag or Swedish Railways (SJ) can get you to Copenhagen by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Snälltåget from Stockholm to Copenhagen for $49 (€44) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Stockholm to Copenhagen with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 4 direct buses per day to Copenhagen with FlixBus.
  • You'll find 12 direct flights a day to Copenhagen with Norwegian Air, SAS, CityJet or regional jet.
  • You'll find 1 direct train a day to Copenhagen with Snälltåget.

Direct services to Copenhagen tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from Stockholm to Copenhagen? Many Omio customers who go from Stockholm to Copenhagen usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Malmö, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg. If you're looking to explore Malmö, Berlin, Paris or Hamburg from Copenhagen, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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