Copenhagen to Krakow: Road Trip Guide & Distance

494.4 miles 795.6 km · straight line
847.6 miles actual route 1364.1 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
DKK 1108 - DKK 1364 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
139° SE bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Krakow?

The distance from Copenhagen to Krakow is 494.4 miles (795.6 km) as the crow flies. Krakow is located SE of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 847.6 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Krakow is in Poland.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Copenhagen and Krakow. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Krakow

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min DKK 1108 - DKK 1364 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $68–$127* Budget
Train ~13h 9min $102–$297* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Krakow
50.06°N, 19.95°E
Europe/Warsaw
219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 165 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM