Route guide

Copenhagen → Rome

1532 km · Denmark to Italy · Fastest: 5h by flight · Cheapest: €47+ by bus

How to travel from Copenhagen to Rome

There are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Rome — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

Not practical for this route.

🚌Bus

€47–127

Duration: 21h 53m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~43 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€96–304

Duration: 4h 33m

via Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, ITA Airways

~239 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€184–337

Duration: 17h 1m

~260 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Copenhagen and Rome highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 1532 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
No practical train option — flying is your fastest choice. Book 3–6 weeks ahead for low-cost fares.
This route crosses from Denmark into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Copenhagen to Rome — every option in detail

Copenhagen to Rome by train

Train service is not regularly available on this corridor.

Consider flying instead, which connects Copenhagen and Rome via international airports.

Copenhagen to Rome by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Copenhagen and Rome with a typical journey of 21h 53m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €47 when booked in advance, rising to €127 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Copenhagen to Rome by flight

Flights between Copenhagen and Rome take around 2h in the air, but plan on roughly 4h 33m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, SAS, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €96–304. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Given the 1532 km distance, flying is the practical choice for most travellers on this route.

Climate footprint: approximately 239 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Copenhagen to Rome by car

The driving distance from Copenhagen to Rome is approximately 1761 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 17h 1m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €184–337 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Denmark–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 260 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Copenhagen and Rome is approximately 1532 kilometres. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

↔ Reverse: Rome to Copenhagen All routes from Copenhagen All routes to Rome