How far is it from Copenhagen to Warsaw?

The distance between Copenhagen and Warsaw is 1003 km by road.

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

The drive from Copenhagen to Warsaw takes approximately 11 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Copenhagen to Warsaw?

The fastest route from Copenhagen to Warsaw covers 1003 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 40 min.

Which direction is Warsaw from Copenhagen?

Warsaw lies roughly to the south-east of Copenhagen.

Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw follow?

The drive from Copenhagen to Warsaw mainly follows E 55, A 19, A 12. The longest single stretch is 511 km on A 12.

Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Warsaw?

Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw include Haslev, Rostock, Berlin, Buk, Łódź.

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

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

Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Warsaw?

Along the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw you can stop for the night or service your van at Urban Camp Copenhagen, Hafen Linum, Stacja Nieborów. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 255 km, between Pole Biwakowe Zborowo and Stacja Nieborów.

Where can I stop to rest between Copenhagen and Warsaw?

On the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw you can take a break at Nordre Depot, Prignitz-Ost, MOP Chwałszyce. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 103 km, between Bruntofte and Zarnow.

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Distance: 1003 kmDrive time: 11 h 40 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Warsaw takes about 11 h 40 min via A 12. The distance is 1003 km. The straight-line distance is 672 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in København, Rostock, Berlin, Poznań, Łomianki. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip from Copenhagen in Denmark to Warsaw in Poland, travelling right through the middle of Northern Europe. The whole journey is about 1002 km and will take roughly 11.6 hours behind the wheel. Remember to keep to the right-hand side of the road in both countries. You'll need to factor in toll charges for crossing the Great Belt Bridge, which links Zealand and Funen in Denmark. It's a brilliant chance to see the different scenery and building styles as you make your way between these two lively capital cities.

1 Depart left 70 m
2 Turn right onto Øster Farimagsgade 81 m
3 Continue straight onto Nørre Farimagsgade 753 m
4 Continue straight onto Vester Farimagsgade 180 m
5 Keep slightly right onto Vester Farimagsgade 327 m
6 Turn right onto Ved Vesterport 99 m
7 Continue straight onto Gammel Kongevej 417 m
8 Turn left onto Bagerstræde 134 m
9 Turn right onto Vesterbrogade 2 km
10 Turn left onto Vesterfælledvej 834 m
11 At end of road, turn right onto Vigerslev Allé 4 km
12 Turn left onto Vigerslevvej 282 m
13 Turn right onto Folehaven 117 m

14 Continue straight onto Holbækmotorvejen 9 km
15 Keep slightly left onto Vallensbækgrenen 2 km
16 Merge slightly right onto Motorring 4 3 km
17 Merge slightly left onto Køge Bugt Motorvejen 19 km
18 Keep slightly right onto Sydmotorvejen 78 km
19 Take exit slightly right 425 m
20 Keep slightly right 9 km
21 Enter roundabout right onto Skovalleen 55 m
22 Exit roundabout right onto Skovalleen 2 km
23 Enter roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 79 m
24 Exit roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 6 km
25 Enter roundabout right onto Gedser Landevej 83 m
26 Exit roundabout right onto Gedser Landevej 20 km
27 Continue straight onto Jernbanevejen 504 m
28 Turn slightly left 205 m
29 Turn straight onto Rostock (D) – Gedser (S) 49 km
30 Turn straight 663 m
31 Continue slightly left onto Am Warnowkai 335 m
32 Continue slightly right onto Zum Fährterminal 250 m
33 Enter roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 93 m
34 Exit roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 627 m
35 Turn straight onto Am Seehafen 357 m
36 Continue straight onto Petersdorfer Straße 200 m
37 Take ramp slightly right 6 km
38 Take exit slightly right 234 m
39 Keep slightly left 325 m
40 Keep slightly left 331 m
41 Merge slightly left 118 km
42 Continue straight 64 km
43 Merge slightly right 38 km
44 Continue straight 2 km
45 Keep slightly left 41 km
46 Take exit slightly right 2 km
47 Merge slightly left 511 km
48 Continue straight 3 km
49 Take exit slightly right 2 km
50 Continue straight 10 km
51 Take exit slightly right 162 m
52 Keep slightly right 371 m
53 Turn straight onto Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia 3 km
54 Continue straight onto Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia 224 m
55 Enter rotary straight onto Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia 45 m
56 Exit rotary straight onto Aleja Prymasa Tysiąclecia 308 m
57 Enter rotary straight onto Marcina Kasprzaka 85 m
58 Exit rotary straight onto Marcina Kasprzaka 2 km
59 Continue straight onto Prosta 417 m
60 Enter rotary straight onto Prosta 59 m
61 Exit rotary straight onto Prosta 937 m
62 Enter rotary straight onto Świętokrzyska 60 m
63 Exit rotary straight onto Świętokrzyska 258 m
64 Turn right onto Emilii Plater 197 m
65 Continue U-turn onto Emilii Plater 51 m
66 Turn right 123 m
67 Turn right 120 m
68 Arrive right

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The return trip from Warsaw to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 1003 km.

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How far is it from Copenhagen to Warsaw?: The distance between Copenhagen and Warsaw is 1003 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Warsaw?: The drive from Copenhagen to Warsaw takes approximately 11 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Copenhagen to Warsaw?: The fastest route from Copenhagen to Warsaw covers 1003 km with a driving time of approximately 11 h 40 min.
Which direction is Warsaw from Copenhagen?: Warsaw lies roughly to the south-east of Copenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw follow?: The drive from Copenhagen to Warsaw mainly follows E 55, A 19, A 12. The longest single stretch is 511 km on A 12.
Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Warsaw?: Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw include Haslev, Rostock, Berlin, Buk, Łódź.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Copenhagen and Warsaw?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw you can fill up at OK (24/7), Shell Autohof Herzsprung (24/7), Watis (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 59 km, between Aral and Shell.
Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Warsaw?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw you can stop for the night or service your van at Urban Camp Copenhagen, Hafen Linum, Stacja Nieborów. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 255 km, between Pole Biwakowe Zborowo and Stacja Nieborów.
Where can I stop to rest between Copenhagen and Warsaw?: On the route from Copenhagen to Warsaw you can take a break at Nordre Depot, Prignitz-Ost, MOP Chwałszyce. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 103 km, between Bruntofte and Zarnow.

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