There are 10 ways to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, night train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 15m
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 15m
8 alternative options
Night train • 6h 22m
Drive • 6h 46m
Fly Copenhagen to Stockholm • 3h 56m
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm • 4h 41m
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International entry into Sweden from Denmark
- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
Restricted for: Foreign nationals from outside Sweden with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Sweden from Denmark
- There are no current restrictions
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- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
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Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Stockholm is 11414.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Stockholm is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Stockholm is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 11414.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Denmark from Sweden.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to bus which costs 230 kr - 290 kr and takes 9h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to fly. Taking this option will cost 430 kr - 1200 kr and takes 3h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen central train station station and arriving at Stockholm. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from København H and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Copenhagen and Stockholm is 522 km. The road distance is 652.1 km.
The best way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs 410 kr - 550 kr.
The train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Copenhagen to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen central train station.
Copenhagen to Stockholm train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), depart from København H station.
The best way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs 410 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 230 kr - 290 kr and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs 430 kr - 1200 kr and takes 3h 56m.
- Distance: 522.3 km
- Duration: 5h 15m
What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation every 4 hours. Tickets cost 550 kr - 800 kr and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen central train station to Stockholm 5 times a week. Tickets cost 320 kr - 390 kr and the journey takes 9h 15m. FlixBus-de also services this route once daily.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 700 kr - 2700 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 410 kr - 2400 kr
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 2500 kr
- Website
- flygbra.se
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 1500 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 450 kr - 2800 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 1700 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 150 kr - 2500 kr
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65 kr - 550 kr
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1200 kr - 4200 kr
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 1800 kr
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 800 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 550 kr - 750 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 600 kr - 800 kr
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- sj.se
Night train from Koebenhavn H to Stockholm Central
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- SJ
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from København H to Ängelholm station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 170 kr - 240 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Malmö Triangeln station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 90 kr - 130 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Halmstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 220 kr - 320 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from København H to Triangeln St.
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 85 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Copenhagen central train station to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 320 kr - 390 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Copenhagen central train station to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Copenhagen Airport to Stockholm Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Copenhagen to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stockholm station.
Copenhagen to Stockholm train services, operated by Swedish Railways (SJ), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Copenhagen to Stockholm is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm.
Eurowings, Nouvel Air Tunisie, Norwegian Air International and Scandinavian Airlines offer flights from Copenhagen Airport to Stockholm Airport.
Book your Copenhagen to Stockholm bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 440+ hotels available in Stockholm. Prices start at 1000 kr SEK per night.
The best way to get from Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 45 kr - 65 kr.