There are 10 ways to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 16m
550 kr - 800 kr
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 30m
330 kr - 1100 kr
8 alternative options
Train via Eslöv • 6h 44m
404 kr - 510 kr
Drive • 6h 46m
800 kr - 1200 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm • 4h 33m
1003 kr - 2311 kr
Fly Copenhagen to Stockholm • 3h 55m
594 kr - 2367 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 4h 49m
1387 kr - 2195 kr
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm • 4h 51m
850 kr - 2780 kr
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 5h 8m
1234 kr - 1464 kr
Train to Halmstad, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 5h 47m
1422 kr - 1919 kr
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Sweden is currently allowed from Denmark.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Stockholm is 11313.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Stockholm is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Stockholm is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to train via Eslöv which costs 290 kr - 370 kr and takes 6h 44m.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to fly which costs 420 kr - 1800 kr and takes 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen and arriving at Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
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 16m.
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 16m and costs 400 kr - 550 kr.
The train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation takes 5h 16m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Copenhagen to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Copenhagen 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 16m and costs 400 kr - 550 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 230 kr - 750 kr and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 420 kr - 1800 kr and takes 3h 55m.
- Distance: 522.3 km
- Duration: 5h 16m
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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen to Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen twice daily. Tickets cost 330 kr - 400 kr and the journey takes 9h 30m. Comati PSG also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 2800 kr
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 3000 kr
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm via Gothenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 3000 kr
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 850 kr - 3000 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 3200 kr
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1600 kr - 1800 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1320 kr - 1340 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1400 kr - 1550 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 550 kr - 3600 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 2200 kr
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 2500 kr
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- 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
Train from København H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 50 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 140 kr - 190 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 50 kr - 65 kr
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from København H to Eslöv station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 170 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Ängelholm station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 180 kr - 260 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Malmö Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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
- 230 kr - 330 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Eslöv station to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 280 kr - 340 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget
- Phone
- 70 13 14 15
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from København H to Malmö C
- Ave. Duration
- 39 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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Copenhagen to Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 330 kr - 400 kr
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Copenhagen Central Bus Station to Stockholm Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 900 kr - 1100 kr
- Website
- Comati PSG
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Helsingborg Airport to Stockholm Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h.
Copenhagen to Stockholm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen 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.
Scandinavian Airlines offers flights from Helsingborg Airport to Stockholm Airport.
Book your Copenhagen to Stockholm bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1137+ 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.