Copenhagen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Road Trip Guide & Distance

446.6 miles 718.7 km · straight line
535.9 miles estimated 862.4 km · driving distance
10h 47min estimated drive time
DKK 701 - DKK 862 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Rothenburg ob der Tauber?

The distance from Copenhagen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber is 446.6 miles (718.7 km) as the crow flies. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located SSW of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 535.9 miles, taking about 10h 47min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Rothenburg ob der Tauber 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber. 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 Rothenburg ob der Tauber

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 47min DKK 701 - DKK 862 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 56min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 15min $64–$188* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Rothenburg ob der Tauber
49.38°N, 10.18°E
Europe/Berlin
425m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients