How far is it from Copenhagen to Budapest?

The distance between Copenhagen and Budapest is 825 mi by road.

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

The drive from Copenhagen to Budapest takes approximately 15 h 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Copenhagen to Budapest?

The fastest route from Copenhagen to Budapest covers 825 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 20 min.

Which direction is Budapest from Copenhagen?

Budapest lies roughly to the south-east of Copenhagen.

Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Budapest follow?

The drive from Copenhagen to Budapest mainly follows A 13, D1, M15. The longest single stretch is 122 mi on D1.

Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Budapest?

Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Budapest include Rostock, Berlin, Dresden, Brno, Győr.

Denmark Hungary

Distance: 825 miDuration: 15 h 20 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Budapest takes about 15 h 20 min via D1. The distance is 825 mi. The straight-line distance is 630 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in København, Berlin, Dresden, Praha, Budaörs. Driving directions

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Set off on a memorable road trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Budapest, Hungary. The route covers a distance of 1328 km and usually takes around 15.3 hours to drive. As you head south through Europe, you'll encounter diverse scenery and cultures. Both countries drive on the right, so navigating should be easy. Remember to factor in toll roads along the way. While Danish motorways are generally toll-free, you will need to pay for crossing major bridges. Once in Hungary, you'll need to buy an e-vignette for all motorways and expressways, available online or through the HU-GO app, to avoid penalties. This lengthy drive provides a fantastic chance to explore the heart of the continent.

1 Depart left 76 yd
2 Turn right onto Øster Farimagsgade 88 yd
3 Continue straight onto Nørre Farimagsgade 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Vester Farimagsgade 1 mi
5 Keep slightly right onto Vester Farimagsgade 1 mi
6 Turn right onto Ved Vesterport 108 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gammel Kongevej 1 mi
8 Turn left onto Bagerstræde 146 yd
9 Turn right onto Vesterbrogade 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Vesterfælledvej 1 mi
11 At end of road, turn right onto Vigerslev Allé 3 mi
12 Turn left onto Vigerslevvej 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Folehaven 128 yd

14 Continue straight onto Holbækmotorvejen 6 mi
15 Keep slightly left onto Vallensbækgrenen 1 mi
16 Merge slightly right onto Motorring 4 2 mi
17 Merge slightly left onto Køge Bugt Motorvejen 12 mi
18 Keep slightly right onto Sydmotorvejen 49 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Keep slightly right 6 mi
21 Enter roundabout right onto Skovalleen 60 yd
22 Exit roundabout right onto Skovalleen 1 mi
23 Enter roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 86 yd
24 Exit roundabout right onto Nykøbing Falster Omfartsvej 4 mi
25 Enter roundabout right onto Gedser Landevej 91 yd
26 Exit roundabout right onto Gedser Landevej 12 mi
27 Continue straight onto Jernbanevejen 1 mi
28 Turn slightly left 1 mi
29 Turn straight onto Rostock (D) – Gedser (S) 31 mi
30 Turn straight 1 mi
31 Continue slightly left onto Am Warnowkai 1 mi
32 Continue slightly right onto Zum Fährterminal 1 mi
33 Enter roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 102 yd
34 Exit roundabout right onto Zum Fährterminal 1 mi
35 Turn straight onto Am Seehafen 1 mi
36 Continue straight onto Petersdorfer Straße 1 mi
37 Take ramp slightly right 4 mi
38 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
39 Keep slightly left 1 mi
40 Keep slightly left 1 mi
41 Merge slightly left 73 mi
42 Continue straight 40 mi
43 Merge slightly right 24 mi
44 Continue straight 1 mi
45 Keep slightly left 34 mi
46 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
47 Keep slightly left 1 mi
48 Merge slightly left 39 mi
49 Keep slightly right 21 mi
50 Continue straight 34 mi
51 Keep slightly right 1 mi
52 Merge slightly left 9 mi
53 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
54 Continue straight 28 mi
55 Continue straight 61 mi
56 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
57 Continue straight onto Kbelská 1 mi
58 Continue straight onto Průmyslová 3 mi
59 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
60 Merge slightly left onto Jižní spojka 4 mi
61 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
62 Continue straight onto Spořilovská 2 mi
63 Merge slightly left onto Brněnská 122 mi
64 Take exit slightly right 100 yd
65 Keep slightly right 1 mi
66 Keep slightly left 1 mi
67 Keep slightly left 174 yd
68 Merge slightly left 73 mi
69 Continue straight 8 mi
70 Take exit slightly right 163 yd
71 Keep slightly left 1 mi
72 Keep slightly left 1 mi
73 Merge slightly left 6 mi
74 Continue straight 109 mi
75 Continue straight 2 mi
76 Keep slightly right onto Budaörsi út 1 mi
77 Continue straight onto Alkotás utca 1 mi
78 Turn right onto Márvány utca 1 mi
79 Turn right onto Győző utca 1 mi
80 Continue straight onto Mészáros utca 1 mi
81 Continue straight onto Krisztina tér 129 yd
82 Continue straight onto Alagút utca 1 mi
83 Continue straight onto Budavári alagút 1 mi
84 Enter rotary right onto Lánchíd utca 19 yd
85 Exit rotary slightly right onto Lánchíd utca 21 yd
86 Arrive right onto Lánchíd utca

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The return trip from Budapest to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 825 mi.

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Fürberg
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Radfähre Au
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Strobl
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Sankt Gilgen
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Podersdorf
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Breitenbrunn
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Schifffahrt Mondsee
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Wernstein
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Schärding
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Schiffstation Wien City
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Seeham
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Obertrum am See
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Nationalparkboot Lobau
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Fähre - Anlegestelle Haslau
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Gmunden Rathausplatz
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Anlegestelle MS Primadonna Linz - Donau Touristik
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Horní Planá - přívoz
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Bližší Lhota
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Černá v Pošumaví
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Dolní Žleb pravý břeh
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Dolní Žleb
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Klecánky
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Hrad Veveří
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Pod Trnůvkou
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Bystrc
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Kozí horka
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How far is it from Copenhagen to Budapest?: The distance between Copenhagen and Budapest is 825 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Copenhagen to Budapest?: The drive from Copenhagen to Budapest takes approximately 15 h 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Copenhagen to Budapest?: The fastest route from Copenhagen to Budapest covers 825 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 h 20 min.
Which direction is Budapest from Copenhagen?: Budapest lies roughly to the south-east of Copenhagen.
Which roads does the route from Copenhagen to Budapest follow?: The drive from Copenhagen to Budapest mainly follows A 13, D1, M15. The longest single stretch is 122 mi on D1.
Which towns do you pass between Copenhagen and Budapest?: Towns on the route from Copenhagen to Budapest include Rostock, Berlin, Dresden, Brno, Győr.

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