Can you take a bus from Copenhagen to Stockholm or Gothenburg?
Buses across the Øresund to Sweden
Short answer
FlixBus runs from Copenhagen to Swedish cities such as Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm. In Stockholm the main stop is Cityterminalen at Klarabergsviadukten 72, and there is a second stop at the Viking Line ferry terminal at Stadsgården. Buses to Stockholm also leave from Copenhagen Airport, Aarhus, Aalborg, Odense and other Danish towns. Tickets to Stockholm start from 46 kr as of November 2026.
Why
- Malmö, Gothenburg and Stockholm all have buses from Copenhagen.
- Stockholm has two FlixBus stops.
- You show the QR code to the driver, no printing needed.
Details
Each ticket includes one hand bag and one checked bag.
Tip
If you take a ferry on from Stockholm, check whether the Viking Line terminal stop suits you better.
What may differ
Prices depend on the date and demand, and stop addresses can change, so check your ticket.
Common misconception
Many think the only bus from Copenhagen to Sweden is the short trip to Malmö.
What actually happens
There are also direct long-distance buses to Gothenburg and Stockholm.
People also ask
- Can you take a bus from Copenhagen to Oslo?
- Do you need a passport to travel from Denmark to Sweden?
- Where do long-distance buses leave from in Copenhagen?
Sources
- FlixBus: Buses to StockholmChecked at:
- FlixBus: Buses to and from CopenhagenChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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