Racetracks
Ring Knutstorp
A short, hilly and blind-crested circuit in the grounds of a Scanian castle, home of Swedish touring car racing since 1955 and one of the most spectator-friendly tracks in Scandinavia.
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Road trip route · DK · SE
Copenhagen to Stockholm drive time, distance, costs & the best stops
- Drive time
- 7 hr 37 min
- Distance
- 654 km
- Tolls (est.)
- None
The Copenhagen to Stockholm drive
The drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm covers 406 miles (654 km) and takes about 7 hr 37 min without stops. That's a long haul for one day, most drivers split it over two days, stopping overnight near Ring Knutstorp, which turns a slog into a proper road trip.
At 406 miles this is longer than 93% of the 144 routes covered here, so it is worth treating as a trip in itself rather than a transfer. Split across 2 days it works out at about 3.8 hours behind the wheel each day, which leaves most of the daylight for the places in between.
Best stops between Copenhagen and Stockholm
Within ~30 km of the driving route, worth the detour.
Cathedrals & Temples
Lund Cathedral
A majestic Romanesque sandstone cathedral whose astronomical clock draws crowds twice daily.
What you need for this drive
Rules for each country on the route, in the order you meet them.
Denmark
- Motorway
- 130 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- No motorway tolls
- Must carry
- warning triangle
Low-emission zones: Miljoezoner (Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg).
Sweden
- Motorway
- 110 km/h · 50 in town
- Tolls
- No motorway tolls
- Must carry
- warning triangle
- Winter tyres
- 1 December - 31 March
Low-emission zones: Miljozon klass 1.
Checked against national road authorities and the ECB reference rates. Rules change — confirm before you travel.
Copenhagen to Stockholm FAQs
How long is the drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm?
Driving from Copenhagen to Stockholm takes about 7 hr 37 min nonstop, covering 406 miles (654 km). Add time for breaks: most drivers stop every 2 hours.
How much does it cost to drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm?
There are no significant motorway tolls on this route. Estimates are indicative: prices change monthly.
Can I drive from Copenhagen to Stockholm in one day?
It's possible but long: 7 hr 37 min of driving. Most people split it over two days, with an overnight stop near Ring Knutstorp, which turns the drive into a proper road trip.
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