Copenhagen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569 miles 915.7 km · straight line
682.8 miles estimated 1098.8 km · driving distance
13h 44min estimated drive time
DKK 893 - DKK 1099 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The distance from Copenhagen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 569 miles (915.7 km) as the crow flies. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located S of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 682.8 miles, taking about 13h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in Germany.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Copenhagen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 44min DKK 893 - DKK 1099 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 29min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 51min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Copenhagen & Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
47.49°N, 11.10°E
Europe/Berlin
708m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients