There are 11 ways to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 5h 20m
550 kr - 800 kr
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 30m
320 kr - 1000 kr
9 alternative options
Train via Malmö Centralstation • 6h 11m
351 kr - 931 kr
Train via Eslöv • 6h 42m
404 kr - 510 kr
Drive • 6h 46m
750 kr - 1200 kr
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 3h 31m
1443 kr - 1972 kr
Fly Copenhagen to Stockholm • 3h 54m
564 kr - 2167 kr
Train, train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm • 3h 45m
963 kr - 2892 kr
Train to Halmstad, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 5h 15m
1568 kr - 2215 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm • 4h 54m
1003 kr - 2211 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 8h 21m
1483 kr - 2291 kr
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International entry into Sweden from Denmark
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Denmark
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Stockholm is 11313.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Stockholm is recommended.
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 - 380 kr and takes 6h 42m.
The quickest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to train and fly which costs 1000 kr - 1500 kr and takes 3h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen and arriving at Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from København H and arriving at Stockholm Centralstation station. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
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 20m and costs 410 kr - 600 kr.
The train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs twice a week.
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 20m and costs 410 kr - 600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 230 kr - 750 kr and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 410 kr - 1600 kr and takes 3h 54m.
- Distance: 522.3 km
- Duration: 5h 20m
What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden?
Swedish Railways (SJ) operates a train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation twice a week. Tickets cost 550 kr - 800 kr and the journey takes 5h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Copenhagen to Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen once daily. Tickets cost 320 kr - 390 kr and the journey takes 9h 30m. Comati PSG also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 1000 kr - 1300 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1300 kr - 2000 kr
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma via Halmstad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1500 kr - 1800 kr
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 2800 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 600 kr - 3100 kr
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 900 kr - 2700 kr
- Website
- airleap.se
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 900 kr - 1300 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 1300 kr - 2000 kr
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma via Halmstad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 1500 kr - 1800 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 470 kr - 3200 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 2100 kr
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 220 kr - 1100 kr
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- kundservice@sj.se
- Website
- sj.se
Train from København H to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 50 kr - 190 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 140 kr - 190 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 50 kr - 65 kr
Train from Malmö Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 750 kr
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- 1st Class Ticket
- 500 kr - 700 kr
- 2nd Class Ticket
- 600 kr - 750 kr
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
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 Eslöv station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 170 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Malmö Hyllie station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 85 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Halmstad Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 230 kr - 330 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Ängelholm station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 180 kr - 260 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
- 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)
Train from København H to Hyllie St.
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 80 kr - 120 kr
- Website
- Danish Railways (DSB)
- Phone
- +46 771-26 00 00
- snalltaget@snalltaget.se
- Website
- snalltaget.se
Train from Malmö Centralstation to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 300 kr - 360 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget
Train from Eslöv station to Stockholm Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kr - 340 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget
- Phone
- +46 77 177 77 77
- Website
- skanetrafiken.se
Train from Malmö Hyllie station to Svedala station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 21 kr
- Website
- Skånetrafiken
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 320 kr - 390 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
- 850 kr - 1000 kr
- Website
- Comati PSG
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Malmo Airport to Stockholm Bromma Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 5m.
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.
Air Leap and FlexFlight ApS offer flights from Malmo Airport to Stockholm Bromma Airport.
Book your Copenhagen to Stockholm bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.
There are 1134+ 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.