Copenhagen to Heidelberg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

463.4 miles 745.8 km · straight line
556.1 miles estimated 895 km · driving distance
11h 11min estimated drive time
DKK 727 - DKK 895 estimated fuel cost
~1h 26min flight time
202° SSW bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Heidelberg?

The distance from Copenhagen to Heidelberg is 463.4 miles (745.8 km) as the crow flies. Heidelberg is located SSW of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 556.1 miles, taking about 11h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 26min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Heidelberg is in Germany.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Heidelberg. 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 Heidelberg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 11min DKK 727 - DKK 895 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 25min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~10h 37min $67–$195* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Heidelberg
49.40°N, 8.67°E
Europe/Berlin
114m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 154 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 53.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients