Edinburgh to Stockholm: Road Trip Guide & Distance

815.9 miles 1313.1 km · straight line
1660.7 miles actual route 2672.6 km · driving distance
29h 18min estimated drive time
£252 - £310 estimated fuel cost
~2h 8min flight time
65° ENE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Stockholm?

The distance from Edinburgh to Stockholm is 815.9 miles (1313.1 km) as the crow flies. Stockholm is located ENE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1660.7 miles, taking about 29h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 8min. Edinburgh is in United Kingdom, while Stockholm is in Sweden.

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 Edinburgh and Stockholm. 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 Edinburgh to Stockholm

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 18min £252 - £310 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 10min $133–$249* Budget
Train ~38h 5min $199–$581* Comfort

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Stockholm
59.33°N, 18.07°E
Europe/Stockholm
28m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 272 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM