The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockholm to Copenhagen
Cheapest price
£67
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
5 h 17 m
Average duration
5 h 19 m
Trains per day
85
Distance
522 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Copenhagen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Copenhagen will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen you need to make at least one change.
1 SJ+
1027 Öresundstågen23:178h41Stockholm Central Station7:58Copenhagen Central Station£671One-way1 change
345 SJ+
1157 Öresundstågen17:286h46Stockholm Central Station0:14Copenhagen Central Station£701One-way1 change
345 SJ+
1153 Öresundstågen17:286h20Stockholm Central Station23:48Copenhagen Central Station£701One-way1 change
505 X 2000+
1141 Öresundstågen16:565h17Stockholm Central Station22:13Copenhagen Central Station£721One-way1 change
307 Snälltåget+
1101 Öresundstågen10:436h30Stockholm Central Station17:13Copenhagen Central Station£741One-way1 change
505 X 2000+
1141 Öresundstågen16:565h17Stockholm Central Station22:13Copenhagen Central Station£741One-way1 change
505 X 2000+
1141 Öresundstågen16:565h17Stockholm Central Station22:13Copenhagen Central Station£721One-way1 change
535 X 2000+
1113 Öresundstågen13:255h19Stockholm Central Station18:44Copenhagen Central Station£1021One-way1 change
533 X 2000+
1105 Öresundstågen12:235h21Stockholm Central Station17:44Copenhagen Central Station£1051One-way1 change
529 X 2000+
1089 Öresundstågen10:235h21Stockholm Central Station15:44Copenhagen Central Station£981One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stockholm to Copenhagen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Copenhagen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £69.
Distance: 522 km
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Live departures
Stockholm to Copenhagen train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Copenhagen trains for today, Sunday 17 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
537 X 2000+ 1121 Öresundstågen | 14:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h24 | 19:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
543 X 2000+ 1145 Öresundstågen | 17:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h22 | 22:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
547 X 2000+ 1165 Öresundstågen | 19:20 Stockholm Central Station | 6h05 | 1:25 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
549 X 2000+ 1177 Öresundstågen | 20:18 Stockholm Central Station | 5h52 | 2:10 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
| Monday 18 May | |||||
519 X 2000+ 1049 Öresundstågen | 5:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h22 | 10:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
519 X 2000+ 1055 Öresundstågen | 5:22 Stockholm Central Station | 6h06 | 11:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
519 X 2000+ 1053 Öresundstågen | 5:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h51 | 11:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
519 X 2000+ 1051 Öresundstågen | 5:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h36 | 10:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1079 Öresundstågen | 5:52 Stockholm Central Station | 8h36 | 14:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1087 Öresundstågen | 5:52 Stockholm Central Station | 9h36 | 15:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2019 VR Snabbtåg+ 1071 Öresundstågen · 1095 Öresundstågen | 5:52 Stockholm Central Station | 10h36 | 16:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
521 X 2000+ 1057 Öresundstågen | 6:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h24 | 11:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
521 X 2000+ 1061 Öresundstågen | 6:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h53 | 12:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
521 X 2000+ 1063 Öresundstågen | 6:20 Stockholm Central Station | 6h08 | 12:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
521 X 2000+ 1059 Öresundstågen | 6:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h38 | 11:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1103 Öresundstågen | 6:51 Stockholm Central Station | 10h37 | 17:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1087 Öresundstågen | 6:51 Stockholm Central Station | 8h37 | 15:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2021 VR Snabbtåg+ 1079 Öresundstågen · 1095 Öresundstågen | 6:51 Stockholm Central Station | 9h37 | 16:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
523 X 2000+ 1071 Öresundstågen | 7:22 Stockholm Central Station | 6h06 | 13:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
523 X 2000+ 1067 Öresundstågen | 7:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h36 | 12:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
523 X 2000+ 1069 Öresundstågen | 7:22 Stockholm Central Station | 5h51 | 13:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
425 X 2000+ 1095 Öresundstågen · 1103 Öresundstågen | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 9h11 | 17:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
425 X 2000+ 1095 Öresundstågen · 1111 Öresundstågen | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 10h11 | 18:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
425 X 2000+ 1095 Öresundstågen · 1119 Öresundstågen | 8:17 Stockholm Central Station | 11h11 | 19:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
501 SJ 3000+ 1079 Öresundstågen | 8:34 Stockholm Central Station | 5h54 | 14:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
501 SJ 3000+ 1081 Öresundstågen | 8:34 Stockholm Central Station | 6h10 | 14:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
501 SJ 3000+ 1079 Öresundstågen | 8:34 Stockholm Central Station | 5h54 | 14:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
501 SJ 3000+ 1083 Öresundstågen | 8:34 Stockholm Central Station | 6h24 | 14:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
3941 Snälltåget+ 1089 Öresundstågen | 9:05 Stockholm Central Station | 6h39 | 15:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
3941 Snälltåget+ 1087 Öresundstågen | 9:05 Stockholm Central Station | 6h23 | 15:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
3941 Snälltåget+ 1085 Öresundstågen | 9:05 Stockholm Central Station | 6h08 | 15:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
527 X 2000+ 1081 Öresundstågen | 9:19 Stockholm Central Station | 5h25 | 14:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
527 X 2000+ 1085 Öresundstågen | 9:19 Stockholm Central Station | 5h54 | 15:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
527 X 2000+ 1083 Öresundstågen | 9:19 Stockholm Central Station | 5h39 | 14:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
527 X 2000+ 1087 Öresundstågen | 9:19 Stockholm Central Station | 6h09 | 15:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1127 Öresundstågen | 9:51 Stockholm Central Station | 10h37 | 20:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1119 Öresundstågen | 9:51 Stockholm Central Station | 9h37 | 19:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2027 VR Snabbtåg+ 1103 Öresundstågen · 1111 Öresundstågen | 9:51 Stockholm Central Station | 8h37 | 18:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
529 X 2000+ 1089 Öresundstågen | 10:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h21 | 15:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
529 X 2000+ 1093 Öresundstågen | 10:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h50 | 16:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
529 X 2000+ 1091 Öresundstågen | 10:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h35 | 15:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
529 X 2000+ 1095 Öresundstågen | 10:23 Stockholm Central Station | 6h05 | 16:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1099 Öresundstågen | 10:43 Stockholm Central Station | 6h15 | 16:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1101 Öresundstågen | 10:43 Stockholm Central Station | 6h30 | 17:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1097 Öresundstågen | 10:43 Stockholm Central Station | 6h01 | 16:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
307 Snälltåget+ 1103 Öresundstågen | 10:43 Stockholm Central Station | 6h45 | 17:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
531 X 2000+ 1097 Öresundstågen | 11:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h24 | 16:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
531 X 2000+ 1103 Öresundstågen | 11:20 Stockholm Central Station | 6h08 | 17:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
531 X 2000+ 1101 Öresundstågen | 11:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h53 | 17:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
531 X 2000+ 1099 Öresundstågen | 11:20 Stockholm Central Station | 5h38 | 16:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1143 Öresundstågen | 11:51 Stockholm Central Station | 10h37 | 22:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1135 Öresundstågen | 11:51 Stockholm Central Station | 9h37 | 21:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
2031 VR Snabbtåg+ 1119 Öresundstågen · 1127 Öresundstågen | 11:51 Stockholm Central Station | 8h37 | 20:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 2 changes | |
533 X 2000+ 1105 Öresundstågen | 12:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h21 | 17:44 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
533 X 2000+ 1111 Öresundstågen | 12:23 Stockholm Central Station | 6h05 | 18:28 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
533 X 2000+ 1107 Öresundstågen | 12:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h35 | 17:58 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
533 X 2000+ 1109 Öresundstågen | 12:23 Stockholm Central Station | 5h50 | 18:13 Copenhagen Central Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockholm to Copenhagen
Trains from Stockholm to Copenhagen run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 522 km distance in 5h 22m.
Distance 522 km |
Average train duration 6h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 22m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:57 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: SJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, VR, JLT, Swedish Railways (SJ) from Stockholm to Copenhagen trainsSJ, Snälltåget, Oresundstag, VR, JLT, Swedish Railways (SJ) trains will get you between Stockholm and Copenhagen from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Stockholm to Copenhagen
With up to 23 departures a day, at least seven of which are direct travelling between Stockholm and Copenhagen by train is straightforward. Direct journeys take just over five hours while other journeys vary from 6.5 to 7.5 hours with easy connections. A slightly reduced service operates on Sundays. Trains depart from Stockholm Central Station and arrive at Copenhagen Central Station.
Which train companies travel from Stockholm to Copenhagen?
Trains between the cities of Stockholm and Copenhagen are jointly operated by the Swedish and Danish rail providers - SJ, MTRX, Snalltaget and Oresundstag. Facilities on board the trains include comfortable seating, power sockets, bistro-bars and wifi while newer rolling stock also has dedicated luggage storage areas.
How long is the train from Stockholm to Copenhagen?
Direct services between Stockholm and Copenhagen take just over five hours. Other departures involve transfers at stations such as Almhult, Gothenburg, Lund, Malmo and Hassleholm. These routes have journey times that vary from 6.5 hours to 7.5 hours depending on the waiting time at connecting stations.
How many trains are there from Stockholm to Copenhagen?
There are up to 23 departures including direct services of trains to Copenhagen from Stockholm on Mondays to Saturdays. There are slightly fewer services on Sundays. Trains depart at regular intervals throughout the day from early morning until early evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Stockholm to Copenhagen?
Departure station:All trains to Copenhagen from Stockholm depart from Stockholm Central Station. It is the largest in Sweden and has impressive eco-friendly credentials with its glass roof providing solar heat for surrounding offices. Its transport links include taxis, Metro trains, local buses and the Arlanda Airport Express. Among station facilities are car parking, wifi, left luggage lockers, shops, coffee shops and a range of restaurants.
Arrival station:All trains from Stockholm to Copenhagen arrive at the city's central station which is within easy walking distance of historic and cultural attractions. Copenhagen Central Station is served by local buses and both regional and suburban trains while its facilities include a taxi rank, car parking, luggage storage, bathrooms with baby changing and showers, shops, cafes and restaurants.
FAQs: Stockholm to Copenhagen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockholm to Copenhagen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Copenhagen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stockholm and Copenhagen
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- The station WiFi is called "All Station Guests" and is free to use.
- Luggage lockers are located near the bus terminal as well as in the upper level between Blueberry Tunnelgången and Kronans Apotek.
- Burger King
- Caffe Ritazza
- Blueberry Tunnelgången
- Espresso House
- Holy Monkey
- Icha Icha
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Sushi Yama
- O'Learys
- & many more
- Facilities include elevators, escalators, ramps and barrier-free toilets. Personalized special assistance can be requested to escort or assist passengers.
- Freys Hotel
- Nordic Light Hotel
- Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 20:00
- Information center for visitors, travelers and tourists is located in Centralhallen.
- Metro lines: 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19
- Bus lines: 53, 54, 516, 812C, 813C, Flygbussarna
- Tram lines: 7
- Train lines: Dala Line, Northern Main Line, East Coast Line, SJ X2000, 40, 41, 42X, 43, 43X, 44, Arlanda Express, FLX
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Ellehammersvej.
- Restaurant Aamanns
- Le Sommelier Bar & Bistro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- DKK 5
- Clarion Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Comfort Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Zleep Hotel Copenhagen Airport
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Sweden and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Öresundståg
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours.
- Restaurant Rasoi - Indian Cuisine
- Brasserie Storm
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- AC Hotel by Marriott Bella Sky Copenhagen
- Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers
- Cabinn Metro Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M1
- Train: Regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
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