How far is it from Vienna to Copenhagen?

The distance between Vienna and Copenhagen is 1137 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Copenhagen?

The drive from Vienna to Copenhagen takes approximately 13 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Vienna to Copenhagen?

The fastest route from Vienna to Copenhagen covers 1137 km with a driving time of approximately 13 h 45 min.

Which direction is Copenhagen from Vienna?

Copenhagen lies roughly to the north of Vienna.

Which roads does the route from Vienna to Copenhagen follow?

The drive from Vienna to Copenhagen mainly follows D1, A 13, A 19. The longest single stretch is 195 km on D1.

Which towns do you pass between Vienna and Copenhagen?

Towns on the route from Vienna to Copenhagen include Brno, Praha, Dresden, Berlin, Rostock.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Vienna and Copenhagen?

Along the route from Vienna to Copenhagen you can fill up at BP (24/7), EuroWAG (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 59 km, between Shell and Aral.

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Distance: 1137 kmDrive time: 13 h 45 min

Driving from Vienna to Copenhagen takes about 13 h 45 min via D1. The distance is 1137 km. The straight-line distance is 872 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wien, Praha, Dresden, Berlin, København. Driving directions

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Set off on a proper European road trip, starting in Vienna, Austria, and heading all the way to Copenhagen, Denmark. It's a fair aul’ drive, clocking in at 1136 km and taking roughly 13.7 hours behind the wheel. As you make your way north, you’ll be passing through Germany. Just a heads-up before you go, you’ll need a vignette for any motorways or expressways you use in Austria. The journey itself is a lovely change of scenery, taking you from the grand, historical feel of Central Europe to the beautiful coastline of Scandinavia. Thankfully, both countries drive on the right, so you won’t have to worry about getting confused. Get ready for a long haul, but it’ll be worth it in the end.

1 Depart left onto Singerstraße 70 m
2 Turn right onto Liliengasse 70 m
3 Turn left onto Weihburggasse 469 m
4 At end of road, turn right onto Parkring 153 m
5 Turn left onto Johannesgasse 318 m
6 Turn left onto Am Heumarkt 329 m
7 Turn slightly right 73 m
8 Turn right onto Große Ungarbrücke 61 m
9 Turn slightly left onto Ungargasse 8 m
10 Turn left onto Invalidenstraße 169 m
11 Turn right onto Landstraßer Hauptstraße 640 m
12 Turn left onto Kundmanngasse 141 m
13 Turn right onto Erdbergstraße 2 km

14 Turn left onto Schlachthausgasse 200 m
15 Turn right onto Erdberger Lände 79 m
16 Take ramp straight onto Erdberger Lände 90 m
17 Merge slightly left onto Lärmschutzgalerie Triiiple 171 m
18 Take exit slightly right 86 m
19 Keep slightly left 537 m
20 Continue straight onto Erdberger Brücke 156 m
21 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 2 km
22 Continue straight onto Praterbrücke 2 km
23 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 260 m
24 Keep slightly left onto Südosttangente 2 km
25 Continue straight onto Tunnel Stadlau 466 m
26 Continue straight onto Südosttangente 2 km
27 Continue straight onto Wiener Nordrand Schnellstraße 8 km
28 Continue straight onto Wiener Außenring Schnellstraße 8 km
29 Take exit slightly right 824 m
30 Continue straight onto Nord/Weinviertel Autobahn 48 km
31 Turn straight 3 km
32 Enter roundabout right onto Umfahrung Drasenhofen 64 m
33 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Umfahrung Drasenhofen 6 km
34 Enter roundabout straight 52 m
35 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
36 Continue straight 2 km
37 At roundabout, take exit straight onto 28. října 738 m
38 At roundabout, take exit straight 45 km
39 Take exit right 220 m
40 Merge slightly left 195 km
41 Keep slightly left onto Brněnská 48 m
42 Continue straight onto 5. května 528 m
43 Take exit slightly right 179 m
44 Merge slightly right onto Spořilovská 2 km
45 Turn straight 321 m
46 Merge slightly left onto Jižní spojka 6 km
47 Take exit slightly right 140 m
48 Keep slightly right 308 m
49 Turn straight onto Průmyslová 4 km
50 Continue straight onto Kbelská 5 km
51 Keep slightly right 557 m
52 Merge slightly left onto Cínovecká 65 km
53 Continue straight onto most přes Uhelnou strouhu 234 m
54 Continue straight onto tunel Radejčín 34 km
55 Continue straight 5 km
56 Keep slightly left 221 m
57 Take ramp straight 166 m
58 Continue straight 40 km
59 Keep slightly right 502 m
60 Merge slightly left 12 km
61 Take exit slightly right 481 m
62 Keep slightly left 2 km
63 Keep slightly left 55 km
64 Continue straight 78 km
65 Continue straight 19 km
66 Take exit slightly right 2 km
67 Merge slightly left 93 km
68 Keep slightly left 64 km
69 Continue straight 125 km
70 Take exit slightly right 340 m
71 Keep slightly right 148 m
72 Turn straight onto Am Seehafen 247 m
73 Turn slightly left onto Zum Fährterminal 628 m
74 Enter roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 85 m
75 Exit roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 308 m
76 Continue straight onto Am Warnowkai 353 m
77 Continue right onto Am Warnowkai 718 m
78 Turn straight onto Rostock (D) – Gedser (S) 49 km
79 Turn straight 217 m
80 Turn straight onto Jernbanevejen 223 m
81 Continue straight onto Gedser Landevej 20 km
82 Enter roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 22 m
83 Exit roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 6 km
84 Turn slightly right 2 km
85 Turn slightly right 228 m
86 Turn straight onto Gaabensevej 6 km
87 Continue straight onto Nykøbingvej 3 km
88 Take ramp straight 665 m
89 Merge slightly left onto Sydmotorvejen 77 km
90 Continue straight onto Køge Bugt Motorvejen 19 km
91 Keep slightly right onto Motorring 4 4 km
92 Keep slightly right onto Vallensbækgrenen 2 km
93 Merge slightly left onto Holbækmotorvejen 9 km
94 Continue straight onto Folehaven 112 m
95 Turn left onto Vigerslevvej 320 m
96 Turn right onto Vigerslev Allé 4 km
97 Turn left onto Vesterfælledvej 833 m
98 Turn right onto Vesterbrogade 2 km
99 Turn left onto Vester Farimagsgade 669 m
100 Continue straight onto Nørre Farimagsgade 760 m
101 Continue straight onto Øster Farimagsgade 79 m
102 Turn left 70 m
103 Arrive right

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The return trip from Copenhagen to Vienna covers roughly the same distance, 1137 km.

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How far is it from Vienna to Copenhagen?: The distance between Vienna and Copenhagen is 1137 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Vienna to Copenhagen?: The drive from Vienna to Copenhagen takes approximately 13 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Vienna to Copenhagen?: The fastest route from Vienna to Copenhagen covers 1137 km with a driving time of approximately 13 h 45 min.
Which direction is Copenhagen from Vienna?: Copenhagen lies roughly to the north of Vienna.
Which roads does the route from Vienna to Copenhagen follow?: The drive from Vienna to Copenhagen mainly follows D1, A 13, A 19. The longest single stretch is 195 km on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Vienna and Copenhagen?: Towns on the route from Vienna to Copenhagen include Brno, Praha, Dresden, Berlin, Rostock.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Vienna and Copenhagen?: Along the route from Vienna to Copenhagen you can fill up at BP (24/7), EuroWAG (24/7), Shell (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 59 km, between Shell and Aral.

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