Day trip from Malmö to Copenhagen
Copenhagen lies 28 km (18 mi) west of Malmö, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 28 km (18 mi) apart, Copenhagen is a realistic day trip from Malmö: about 28 min each way by road.
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| Malmö | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Denmark |
| Population | 362,133 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+2 (Europe/Copenhagen) |
What changes when you arrive in Copenhagen
Crossing from Sweden into Denmark: money changes from the Krona 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 tours and tickets in 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 Malmö?
28 km (18 mi) in a straight line, west of Malmö; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malmö to Copenhagen by road?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malmö 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.