Day trip from Copenhagen to Szczecin
Szczecin lies 281 km (174 mi) south-east of Copenhagen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 281 km (174 mi) apart, Szczecin is a realistic day trip from Copenhagen: about 4 h 34 min each way by road.
| Copenhagen | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Denmark | Poland |
| Population | 1.2 million | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
What changes when you arrive in Szczecin
Crossing from Denmark into Poland: money changes from the Krone to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book tours and tickets in Szczecin
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Copenhagen?
281 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Copenhagen; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Copenhagen to Szczecin by road?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Copenhagen and Szczecin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Szczecin?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, 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.