How far is it from Copenhagen to Madrid?

The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is 2498 km by road.

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

The drive from Copenhagen to Madrid takes approximately 26 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Copenhagen to Madrid?

The fastest route from Copenhagen to Madrid covers 2498 km with a driving time of approximately 26 h 25 min.

Which direction is Madrid from Copenhagen?

Madrid lies roughly to the south-west of Copenhagen.

Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Madrid follow?

The drive from Copenhagen to Madrid mainly follows A 1, A 10, A-1. The longest single stretch is 557 km on A 10.

Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Madrid?

Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Madrid include Hamburg, Aachen, Paris, Bordeaux.

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

Along the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can fill up at OK (24/7), Total Access (24/7), Relais des Castets (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Madrid?

Along the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can stop for the night or service your van at Urban Camp Copenhagen, La Blique, Lou Payou. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 101 km, between Camping Les Grands Prés and Aire de Saint-Ghislain Sud.

Where can I stop to rest between Copenhagen and Madrid?

On the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can take a break at Nordre Depot, Gare de péage de Thun-l'Évêque, Aire d'Onesse-et-Laharie-Est.

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Distance: 2498 kmDrive time: 26 h 25 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Madrid takes about 26 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 2498 km. The straight-line distance is 2074 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Hamburg, Saint-Ouen, Paris, Talence, Alcaláde Henares. Driving directions

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Set off on a proper road trip, starting in Copenhagen, Denmark, and finishing in Madrid, Spain. It's a fair aul trek, clocking in at 2497 kilometres and taking roughly 26.4 hours behind the wheel. As you drive through the middle of Europe, you'll notice the scenery and the culture changing, all while keeping to the right-hand side of the road. Keep an eye out for toll roads along the way, including the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, which will set you back around €39 for a car. This long drive gives you a brilliant chance to see the continent from top to bottom, ending up in the lively Spanish capital.

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 121 km
19 Continue straight onto Sydmotorvejen 2 km
20 Turn straight onto Rødby (DK) - Puttgarden (D) 19 km
21 Keep slightly left onto Rødby (DK) - Puttgarden (D) 33 m
22 Continue straight 641 m
23 Continue straight 22 km
24 Continue straight 406 km
25 Take exit slightly right 224 m
26 Keep slightly left 658 m
27 Keep slightly left 590 m
28 Merge slightly left 143 km
29 Take exit slightly right 94 m
30 Keep slightly right 546 m
31 Merge slightly left 52 km
32 Take exit slightly right 337 m
33 Keep slightly left 388 m
34 Keep slightly right 438 m
35 Keep slightly left 195 m
36 Merge slightly left 11 km
37 Continue straight onto König Baudouin Autobahn - Autoroute Roi Baudouin 12 km
38 Continue straight onto Autoroute Roi Baudouin 39 km
39 Take exit slightly left 110 km
40 Keep slightly right 2 km
41 Take exit slightly right 723 m
42 Turn right 520 m
43 Continue straight 407 m
44 Keep slightly left 159 m
45 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Wallonie 22 km
46 Keep slightly left 8 km
47 Continue straight 280 m
48 Continue straight 19 km
49 Keep slightly left 10 km
50 Keep slightly left 50 km
51 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 121 km
52 Take exit slightly right 641 m
53 Merge slightly right 12 km
54 Keep slightly left 199 m
55 Keep slightly right 8 km
56 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de l’Est 3 km
57 Keep slightly right 5 km
58 Keep slightly left 8 km
59 Continue straight 3 km
60 Take exit slightly right 225 m
61 Keep slightly left 742 m
62 Merge slightly left 3 km
63 Merge slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 3 km
64 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 2 km
65 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 35 km
66 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 72 km
67 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 140 km
68 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 307 km
69 Take exit slightly right 892 m
70 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Intérieure 19 km
71 Take exit slightly right 2 km
72 Continue straight onto Autoroute des Landes 25 km
73 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute des Landes 150 km
74 Continue straight onto Autoroute de la Côte Basque 32 km
75 Continue straight onto Zubi Nazioartekoa 110 m
76 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 8 km
77 Continue straight onto Bizkaiko Golkoko Autobidea 4 km
78 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 2 km
79 Keep slightly right onto AP-1 / AP-8 716 m
80 Continue straight onto Bizkaiko Golkoko Autobidea 3 km
81 Continue straight onto Aginaztegi tunela 528 m
82 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 3 km
83 Continue straight onto Urumea Zubia 2 km
84 Continue straight onto Kantauriko autobidea 6 km
85 Keep slightly left onto Kantauriko autobidea 45 km
86 Take exit slightly right onto Iparraldeko autobidea 4 km
87 Continue straight onto Eibar-Gasteiz autobidea 10 km
88 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 2 km
89 Continue straight onto Eibar-Gasteiz autobidea 4 km
90 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 3 km
91 Continue straight onto Gasteiz-Eibar autobidea 2 km
92 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 8 km
93 Continue straight onto Gasteiz-Eibar autobidea 11 km
94 Take exit slightly right 622 m
95 Enter roundabout straight 6 m
96 Exit roundabout straight 440 m
97 Merge slightly left 5 km
98 Take exit slightly right 329 m
99 Keep slightly right 515 m
100 Merge slightly left 27 km
101 Keep slightly right 91 km
102 Keep slightly left onto Autovía del Norte 115 km
103 Continue straight onto Autovía Madrid - Burgos 7 km
104 Continue straight onto Autovía del Norte 108 km
105 Continue straight onto Avenida de la Paz 2 km
106 Take exit slightly right onto Calzada lateral M-30 4 km
107 Keep slightly right onto Calzada lateral M-30 409 m
108 Take exit slightly right 487 m
109 Turn right onto Calle de Alcalá 3 km
110 Keep slightly right onto Calle de Alcalá 596 m
111 Keep slightly left onto Calle de Alcalá 286 m
112 Turn slightly right onto Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros 83 m
113 Turn left onto Calle de la Aduana 333 m
114 Turn left onto Calle de Tetuán 105 m
115 Arrive left onto Calle de Tetuán

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The return trip from Madrid to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 2498 km.

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Woodside Ferry Terminal
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How far is it from Copenhagen to Madrid?: The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is 2498 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Madrid?: The drive from Copenhagen to Madrid takes approximately 26 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Copenhagen to Madrid?: The fastest route from Copenhagen to Madrid covers 2498 km with a driving time of approximately 26 h 25 min.
Which direction is Madrid from Copenhagen?: Madrid lies roughly to the south-west of Copenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Madrid follow?: The drive from Copenhagen to Madrid mainly follows A 1, A 10, A-1. The longest single stretch is 557 km on A 10.
Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Madrid?: Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Madrid include Hamburg, Aachen, Paris, Bordeaux.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Copenhagen and Madrid?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can fill up at OK (24/7), Total Access (24/7), Relais des Castets (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Copenhagen and Madrid?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can stop for the night or service your van at Urban Camp Copenhagen, La Blique, Lou Payou. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 101 km, between Camping Les Grands Prés and Aire de Saint-Ghislain Sud.
Where can I stop to rest between Copenhagen and Madrid?: On the route from Copenhagen to Madrid you can take a break at Nordre Depot, Gare de péage de Thun-l'Évêque, Aire d'Onesse-et-Laharie-Est.

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