How far is it from Copenhagen to Madrid?

The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is 1552 mi 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 1552 mi 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 346 mi 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.

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Distance: 1552 miDuration: 26 h 25 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Madrid takes about 26 h 25 min via A 1. The distance is 1552 mi. The straight-line distance is 1289 mi. 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 an unforgettable road trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Madrid, Spain. This extensive journey covers 2497 kilometres and requires approximately 26.4 hours of driving. As you travel through the heart of Europe, you’ll witness a change in scenery and cultures, all while keeping to the right-hand side of the road. Be aware of the various toll systems you’ll encounter along the way, including the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, which costs around €39 for a car. This long-distance drive provides a unique chance to experience the continent from north to south, culminating in the lively Spanish capital.

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 75 mi
19 Continue straight onto Sydmotorvejen 2 mi
20 Turn straight onto Rødby (DK) - Puttgarden (D) 12 mi
21 Keep slightly left onto Rødby (DK) - Puttgarden (D) 36 yd
22 Continue straight 1 mi
23 Continue straight 14 mi
24 Continue straight 252 mi
25 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
26 Keep slightly left 1 mi
27 Keep slightly left 1 mi
28 Merge slightly left 89 mi
29 Take exit slightly right 103 yd
30 Keep slightly right 1 mi
31 Merge slightly left 32 mi
32 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
33 Keep slightly left 1 mi
34 Keep slightly right 1 mi
35 Keep slightly left 1 mi
36 Merge slightly left 7 mi
37 Continue straight onto König Baudouin Autobahn - Autoroute Roi Baudouin 8 mi
38 Continue straight onto Autoroute Roi Baudouin 24 mi
39 Take exit slightly left 69 mi
40 Keep slightly right 1 mi
41 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
42 Turn right 1 mi
43 Continue straight 1 mi
44 Keep slightly left 174 yd
45 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de Wallonie 14 mi
46 Keep slightly left 5 mi
47 Continue straight 1 mi
48 Continue straight 12 mi
49 Keep slightly left 7 mi
50 Keep slightly left 31 mi
51 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute du Nord 75 mi
52 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
53 Merge slightly right 8 mi
54 Keep slightly left 1 mi
55 Keep slightly right 5 mi
56 Merge slightly left onto Autoroute de l’Est 2 mi
57 Keep slightly right 3 mi
58 Keep slightly left 5 mi
59 Continue straight 2 mi
60 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
61 Keep slightly left 1 mi
62 Merge slightly left 2 mi
63 Merge slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 2 mi
64 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 2 mi
65 Keep slightly right onto L'Aquitaine 22 mi
66 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 45 mi
67 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 87 mi
68 Keep slightly left onto L'Aquitaine 191 mi
69 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
70 Merge slightly left onto Rocade Intérieure 12 mi
71 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
72 Continue straight onto Autoroute des Landes 16 mi
73 Keep slightly left onto Autoroute des Landes 93 mi
74 Continue straight onto Autoroute de la Côte Basque 20 mi
75 Continue straight onto Zubi Nazioartekoa 120 yd
76 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 5 mi
77 Continue straight onto Bizkaiko Golkoko Autobidea 3 mi
78 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 1 mi
79 Keep slightly right onto AP-1 / AP-8 1 mi
80 Continue straight onto Bizkaiko Golkoko Autobidea 2 mi
81 Continue straight onto Aginaztegi tunela 1 mi
82 Continue straight onto AP-1 / AP-8 2 mi
83 Continue straight onto Urumea Zubia 1 mi
84 Continue straight onto Kantauriko autobidea 4 mi
85 Keep slightly left onto Kantauriko autobidea 28 mi
86 Take exit slightly right onto Iparraldeko autobidea 3 mi
87 Continue straight onto Eibar-Gasteiz autobidea 6 mi
88 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 2 mi
89 Continue straight onto Eibar-Gasteiz autobidea 3 mi
90 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 2 mi
91 Continue straight onto Gasteiz-Eibar autobidea 1 mi
92 Continue straight onto Iparraldeko autobidea 5 mi
93 Continue straight onto Gasteiz-Eibar autobidea 7 mi
94 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
95 Enter roundabout straight 7 yd
96 Exit roundabout straight 1 mi
97 Merge slightly left 3 mi
98 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
99 Keep slightly right 1 mi
100 Merge slightly left 17 mi
101 Keep slightly right 57 mi
102 Keep slightly left onto Autovía del Norte 72 mi
103 Continue straight onto Autovía Madrid - Burgos 4 mi
104 Continue straight onto Autovía del Norte 67 mi
105 Continue straight onto Avenida de la Paz 1 mi
106 Take exit slightly right onto Calzada lateral M-30 3 mi
107 Keep slightly right onto Calzada lateral M-30 1 mi
108 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
109 Turn right onto Calle de Alcalá 2 mi
110 Keep slightly right onto Calle de Alcalá 1 mi
111 Keep slightly left onto Calle de Alcalá 1 mi
112 Turn slightly right onto Calle de la Virgen de los Peligros 91 yd
113 Turn left onto Calle de la Aduana 1 mi
114 Turn left onto Calle de Tetuán 115 yd
115 Arrive left onto Calle de Tetuán

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The return trip from Madrid to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 1552 mi.

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Annecy
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Solothurn
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Barking Riverside
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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.
Juist
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Überlingen
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Westminster Millennium Pier
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Vitznau railway station
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Tårs
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Weggis landing stage
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Küssnacht am Rigi landing stage
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Luzern Bahnhofquai
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Tars Port
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Puttgarden Port
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Neuharlingersiel harbour
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List harbour
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Altes Fährterminal Altona
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Port of Dagebüll
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Schwedenkai
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Hamburg Cruise Center HafenCity
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Hapag-Hallen
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Gedser Port
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Rodby Faerge Port
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Spodsbjerg Port
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Twelve Quays
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Greenwich Pier
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Gravesend town pier
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Port of Vado Ligure
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Genève Mont-Blanc ferry terminal
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Genève Eaux-Vives ferry terminal
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Hafen Konstanz
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Warnemünde ferry terminal
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Port of Langeoog
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Bøjden Harbour
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Esbjerg Færgehavn
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Fynshav Havn
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Station de navette fluviale Corentin Cariou
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Newhaven Ferry Port
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Seacombe Ferry Terminal
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Woodside Ferry Terminal
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Isle of Man ferry terminal, Princes Dock, Liverpool
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Gerry Marsden Ferry Terminal
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Isle of Man ferry terminal, Princes landing stage, Liverpool
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How far is it from Copenhagen to Madrid?: The distance between Copenhagen and Madrid is 1552 mi 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 1552 mi 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 346 mi 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.

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