There are 10 ways to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm by train, bus, car, plane or tram
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Recommended option
Train • 5h 16m
550 kr - 800 kr
Cheapest option
Bus • 9h 30m
320 kr - 1000 kr
8 alternative options
Train via Eslöv • 6h 41m
404 kr - 511 kr
Drive • 6h 46m
750 kr - 1200 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 4h 52m
1337 kr - 3196 kr
Fly Copenhagen to Stockholm • 4h 7m
892 kr - 2665 kr
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm Bromma, tram • 4h 58m
1268 kr - 8298 kr
Train to Halmstad, fly to Stockholm Bromma • 5h 36m
1323 kr - 4020 kr
Train to Malmo, fly to Stockholm • 5h 3m
1132 kr - 2712 kr
Train to Helsingborg, fly to Stockholm • 5h 7m
1101 kr - 2710 kr
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International entry into Sweden from Denmark
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Sweden from 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 41m.
The fastest way to get from Copenhagen to Stockholm is to fly. Taking this option will cost 650 kr - 2000 kr and takes 4h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Copenhagen and arriving at Stockholm, Stockholm Cityterminalen. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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 410 kr - 600 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 410 kr - 600 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 230 kr - 750 kr and takes 9h 30m, you could also fly, which costs 650 kr - 2000 kr and takes 4h 7m.
- 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 6 times a week. Tickets cost 320 kr - 390 kr and the journey takes 9h 30m. Comati PSG also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- airleap.se
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 11000 kr - 24000 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 23000 kr - 55000 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 10000 kr - 25000 kr
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 11000 kr - 24000 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 23000 kr - 55000 kr
Flights from Halmstad to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 10000 kr - 25000 kr
- Website
- flysas.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 4300 kr
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm via Oslo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 800 kr - 4300 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 650 kr - 2300 kr
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 500 kr - 2000 kr
- Website
- flygbra.se
Flights from Helsingborg to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 130 kr - 2100 kr
Flights from Malmo to Stockholm Bromma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 300 kr - 4500 kr
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 330 kr - 1100 kr
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Copenhagen to Stockholm
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- 750 kr - 2200 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
- Phone
- 0771-77 77 11
- bokningssupporten@oresundstag.se
- Website
- oresundstag.se
Train from København H to Eslöv station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 120 kr - 180 kr
- Website
- Öresundståg
Train from København H to Ängelholm station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 180 kr - 260 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
- 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 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 280 kr - 340 kr
- Website
- Snälltåget
- 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)
- Phone
- 08 600 10 00
- Website
- sl.se
Tram from Johannesfred Spårv to Liljeholmen Trekanten Spårv
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- 32 kr
- Website
- SL
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
- 6 times a week
- 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 Helsingborg Airport to Stockholm Bromma Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
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.
Braathens Regional Aviation, Air Leap and FlexFlight ApS offer flights from Helsingborg 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 750 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.