How far is it from Copenhagen to Cardiff?

The distance between Copenhagen and Cardiff is 1494 km by road.

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

The drive from Copenhagen to Cardiff takes approximately 16 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Copenhagen to Cardiff?

The fastest route from Copenhagen to Cardiff covers 1494 km with a driving time of approximately 16 h 45 min.

Which direction is Cardiff from Copenhagen?

Cardiff lies roughly to the west of Copenhagen.

Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff follow?

The drive from Copenhagen to Cardiff mainly follows E 47, A 1, M4. The longest single stretch is 406 km on A 1.

Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Cardiff?

Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff include Bille, Hamburg, Eindhoown, Gillingham, Bristol.

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

Along the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff you can fill up at OK (24/7), Westfalen (24/7), Auchan (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 53 km, between Total and Hawkinge Fuel Express.

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Distance: 1494 kmDrive time: 16 h 45 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Cardiff takes about 16 h 45 min via A 1. The distance is 1494 km. The straight-line distance is 1137 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bille, Hamburg, Eindhoown, Churchill, Greater London, West Brompton. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, all the way to Cardiff, Wales. The whole trip covers 1494 km and will take roughly 16.7 hours behind the wheel. As you drive across Europe, you'll notice a big difference in the road rules, switching from driving on the right in Denmark to driving on the left once you get to Wales. Remember to factor in toll charges when you cross the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark – it's about 39 EUR for a car. This long drive gives you a brilliant chance to see the different scenery across the continent before you cross over into Great Britain.

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 right 899 m
27 Merge slightly left 41 km
28 Take exit slightly right 245 m
29 Keep slightly right 436 m
30 Merge slightly left 21 km
31 Continue straight 3 km
32 Take ramp slightly right 556 m
33 Merge slightly left 12 km
34 Continue straight 6 km
35 Take exit slightly right 144 m
36 Keep slightly right 597 m
37 Merge slightly left 17 km
38 Keep slightly left 2 km
39 Merge slightly left 6 km
40 Take exit slightly right 167 m
41 Keep slightly right 578 m
42 Merge slightly left 28 km
43 Continue straight 6 km
44 Take exit slightly right 271 m
45 Keep slightly left 528 m
46 Keep slightly left 935 m
47 Merge slightly left onto Europaweg 18 km
48 Take exit slightly right 31 km
49 Keep slightly right 20 km
50 Continue straight 58 km
51 Take exit slightly right 188 m
52 Keep slightly left 2 km
53 Merge slightly left 8 km
54 Keep slightly left 50 km
55 Take exit slightly right 176 m
56 Keep slightly left 354 m
57 Keep slightly left 2 km
58 Keep slightly right 135 m
59 Keep slightly left 479 m
60 Keep slightly right 740 m
61 Merge slightly left 49 km
62 Keep slightly left 42 km
63 Continue straight onto L'Européenne 57 km
64 Take exit slightly right 270 m
65 Keep slightly left 815 m
66 Keep slightly right 119 m
67 Turn slightly left 54 m
68 Turn slightly right 24 m
69 Keep slightly right 568 m
70 Keep slightly left 122 m
71 Keep slightly left 284 m
72 Keep slightly right 93 m
73 Keep slightly left 25 m
74 Turn left 10 m
75 Keep slightly right 222 m
76 At end of road, turn left 356 m
77 Turn right 105 m
78 Turn slightly left 15 m
79 Turn slightly right onto Le Shuttle 59 km
80 Continue slightly right 145 m
81 Turn slightly right onto Over Bridge 3 910 m
82 Keep slightly left 2 km
83 Take ramp straight 273 m
84 Keep slightly left 61 km
85 Take exit slightly left 16 km
86 Merge slightly right 57 km
87 Take exit slightly left 519 m
88 Keep slightly left 701 m
89 Merge slightly right 11 km
90 Take exit slightly left 870 m
91 Keep slightly left onto Bagshot Bypass 2 km
92 Continue straight onto Bracknell Road 2 km
93 Keep slightly right 86 m
94 Take exit slightly left 4 km
95 Keep slightly right 869 m
96 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bagshot Road 100 m
97 Exit rotary straight onto Bagshot Road 806 m
98 Enter rotary slightly left onto Downshire Way 43 m
99 Exit rotary straight onto Downshire Way 943 m
100 Enter rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 85 m
101 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 969 m
102 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 30 m
103 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 911 m
104 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 94 m
105 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 5 km
106 Take exit slightly left 867 m
107 Merge slightly right 132 km
108 Keep slightly right 40 km
109 Take exit slightly left 12 km
110 Take exit slightly left 361 m
111 Enter rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 14 m
112 Exit rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 584 m
113 Turn right onto Newfoundland Road 135 m
114 Turn right onto Pen-y-Bryn Road 135 m
115 Arrive onto Pen-y-Bryn Road

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The return trip from Cardiff to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 1494 km.

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Barking Riverside is a major new development on the Thames in east London, built on former industrial land where the River Roding meets the Thames. Access via A13 Junction 3, then A1306 through Barking, or A406 North Circular to A13 eastbound. Popular routes include short hops from Dagenham (8km) and longer drives from Canary Wharf (22km). The area has excellent EV charging infrastructure with over 4450 public points nearby. The centrepiece is the new Overground station with its distinctive curved glass canopy.
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How far is it from Copenhagen to Cardiff?: The distance between Copenhagen and Cardiff is 1494 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Cardiff?: The drive from Copenhagen to Cardiff takes approximately 16 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Copenhagen to Cardiff?: The fastest route from Copenhagen to Cardiff covers 1494 km with a driving time of approximately 16 h 45 min.
Which direction is Cardiff from Copenhagen?: Cardiff lies roughly to the west of Copenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff follow?: The drive from Copenhagen to Cardiff mainly follows E 47, A 1, M4. The longest single stretch is 406 km on A 1.
Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Cardiff?: Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff include Bille, Hamburg, Eindhoown, Gillingham, Bristol.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Copenhagen and Cardiff?: Along the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff you can fill up at OK (24/7), Westfalen (24/7), Auchan (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 53 km, between Total and Hawkinge Fuel Express.

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