Driving from Berlin to Copenhagen
Copenhagen lies 355 km (220 mi) north of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 25 min without stops, over roughly 433 km (269 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Berlin | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Denmark |
| Population | 3.4 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
What changes when you arrive in Copenhagen
Crossing from Germany into Denmark: money changes from the Euro to the Krone (DKK); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +45; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book car hire from Berlin to Copenhagen
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Staying in Copenhagen
Our booking partner lists 915 places to stay in Copenhagen. Of the 516 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (254), and 14 are five-star. Across 257 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 869,738 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Copenhagen from Berlin?
355 km (220 mi) in a straight line, north of Berlin; by road roughly 433 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Copenhagen by car?
About 5 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Copenhagen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Copenhagen?
The Krone (DKK).
Where can I stay in Copenhagen?
Our booking partner lists 915 places to stay in Copenhagen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.