Copenhagen to Vienna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

540.7 miles 870.1 km · straight line
896.5 miles actual route 1442.8 km · driving distance
14h 56min estimated drive time
DKK 1172 - DKK 1443 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
161° SSE bearing direction

How far is Copenhagen from Vienna?

The distance from Copenhagen to Vienna is 540.7 miles (870.1 km) as the crow flies. Vienna is located SSE of Copenhagen. By car, the driving distance is approximately 896.5 miles, taking about 14h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Copenhagen is in Denmark, while Vienna is in Austria.

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 Vienna. 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 Vienna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 56min DKK 1172 - DKK 1443 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 55min $72–$134* Budget
Train ~19h 25min $108–$314* Comfort

Quick Facts

Copenhagen
55.68°N, 12.57°E
Europe/Copenhagen
9m elevation
Vienna
48.21°N, 16.37°E
Europe/Vienna
171m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 180 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM