How far is it from Copenhagen to Cardiff?

The distance between Copenhagen and Cardiff is 929 mi 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 929 mi 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 252 mi 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.

Are there charging stations between Copenhagen and Cardiff?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2711.

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Distance: 929 miDuration: 16 h 45 min

Driving from Copenhagen to Cardiff takes about 16 h 45 min via A 1. The distance is 929 mi. The straight-line distance is 707 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Bille, Hamburg, Eindhoown, Churchill, Greater London, West Brompton. Driving directions

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Driving directions115 · 929 mi

Set off on a memorable road trip from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Cardiff, Wales. The journey covers 1494 km and involves roughly 16.7 hours behind the wheel. As you travel across Europe, you'll notice a key difference in driving regulations, switching from driving on the right in Denmark to the left once you reach Wales. Remember to factor in toll fees for crossing the Great Belt Bridge in Denmark, which is approximately 39 EUR for a car. This lengthy drive provides a fantastic chance to witness the diverse scenery of the continent before you cross the border into Great Britain.

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 right 1 mi
27 Merge slightly left 26 mi
28 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
29 Keep slightly right 1 mi
30 Merge slightly left 13 mi
31 Continue straight 2 mi
32 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
33 Merge slightly left 8 mi
34 Continue straight 4 mi
35 Take exit slightly right 157 yd
36 Keep slightly right 1 mi
37 Merge slightly left 11 mi
38 Keep slightly left 1 mi
39 Merge slightly left 4 mi
40 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
41 Keep slightly right 1 mi
42 Merge slightly left 18 mi
43 Continue straight 4 mi
44 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
45 Keep slightly left 1 mi
46 Keep slightly left 1 mi
47 Merge slightly left onto Europaweg 11 mi
48 Take exit slightly right 20 mi
49 Keep slightly right 13 mi
50 Continue straight 36 mi
51 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
52 Keep slightly left 1 mi
53 Merge slightly left 5 mi
54 Keep slightly left 31 mi
55 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
56 Keep slightly left 1 mi
57 Keep slightly left 1 mi
58 Keep slightly right 148 yd
59 Keep slightly left 1 mi
60 Keep slightly right 1 mi
61 Merge slightly left 31 mi
62 Keep slightly left 26 mi
63 Continue straight onto L'Européenne 36 mi
64 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
65 Keep slightly left 1 mi
66 Keep slightly right 130 yd
67 Turn slightly left 59 yd
68 Turn slightly right 26 yd
69 Keep slightly right 1 mi
70 Keep slightly left 133 yd
71 Keep slightly left 1 mi
72 Keep slightly right 102 yd
73 Keep slightly left 27 yd
74 Turn left 11 yd
75 Keep slightly right 1 mi
76 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
77 Turn right 115 yd
78 Turn slightly left 17 yd
79 Turn slightly right onto Le Shuttle 37 mi
80 Continue slightly right 158 yd
81 Turn slightly right onto Over Bridge 3 1 mi
82 Keep slightly left 1 mi
83 Take ramp straight 1 mi
84 Keep slightly left 38 mi
85 Take exit slightly left 10 mi
86 Merge slightly right 36 mi
87 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
88 Keep slightly left 1 mi
89 Merge slightly right 7 mi
90 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
91 Keep slightly left onto Bagshot Bypass 1 mi
92 Continue straight onto Bracknell Road 1 mi
93 Keep slightly right 94 yd
94 Take exit slightly left 3 mi
95 Keep slightly right 1 mi
96 Enter rotary slightly left onto Bagshot Road 110 yd
97 Exit rotary straight onto Bagshot Road 1 mi
98 Enter rotary slightly left onto Downshire Way 47 yd
99 Exit rotary straight onto Downshire Way 1 mi
100 Enter rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 93 yd
101 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
102 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 33 yd
103 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 1 mi
104 Enter rotary slightly left onto Berkshire Way 103 yd
105 Exit rotary straight onto Berkshire Way 4 mi
106 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
107 Merge slightly right 82 mi
108 Keep slightly right 25 mi
109 Take exit slightly left 8 mi
110 Take exit slightly left 1 mi
111 Enter rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 15 yd
112 Exit rotary slightly left onto Whitchurch Road 1 mi
113 Turn right onto Newfoundland Road 148 yd
114 Turn right onto Pen-y-Bryn Road 147 yd
115 Arrive onto Pen-y-Bryn Road

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The return trip from Cardiff to Copenhagen covers roughly the same distance, 929 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

174 chargers

Snargate Street, DoverSnargate Street, Dover, England, CT17 9DG400 kW
Moto Reading Eastbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
Moto Reading Westbound Services, ReadingMoto Reading Westbound Services, Reading, RG30 3UQ360 kW
13 Oxford Road, Thatcham13 Oxford Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9XX350 kW
Albert Street, SloughAlbert Street, Slough, England, SL1 1EL350 kW

EV Charging Points

Data source: OpenChargeMap

Top attractions along the route

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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Westminster Millennium Pier
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Tårs
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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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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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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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Wandsworth Riverside Quarter Pier
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Rostock ferry terminal (Rostock - Gedser)
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Schnickmannstraße ferry terminal
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Gehlsdorf ferry terminal
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Kabutzenhof ferry terminal
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Hohe Düne ferry terminal
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Travemünde Priwallfähre
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Amtsfähre
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Teelaubenfähre
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Fährstelle Rogätz
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Rheinfähre Walsum-Orsoy
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Personen-Fähre Keer Tröch II
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Weserfähre Grohnde
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Fähranleger Brake
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Fähre Breitenhagen
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Anlegestelle Fähre
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Neu Bleckede, Fähranleger
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Weserfähre Motzen
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Questions and answers

How far is it from Copenhagen to Cardiff?: The distance between Copenhagen and Cardiff is 929 mi 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 929 mi 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 252 mi 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.
Are there charging stations between Copenhagen and Cardiff?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Copenhagen to Cardiff, including Snargate Street, Dover (400 kW); Moto Reading Eastbound Services, Reading (360 kW); Moto Reading Westbound Services, Reading (360 kW). Charging points on this route: 2711.

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