driving amsterdam to copenhagen
Jun 24th, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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Have a look at mappy.com. It shows a minimum of 8 hours (and that's fast driving on highways and includes a couple of major bridges).
If you're driving alone I certainly wouldn;t try to do it in one day - just too complicated and exhausting unless you have another driver or a good navigator (and I've driven in europe dozens of times - and know and enjoy the style of driving).
If you're not stopping along the way is there some reason to drive versus taking the train or flying?
If you're driving alone I certainly wouldn;t try to do it in one day - just too complicated and exhausting unless you have another driver or a good navigator (and I've driven in europe dozens of times - and know and enjoy the style of driving).
If you're not stopping along the way is there some reason to drive versus taking the train or flying?
Jun 25th, 2007 | 06:55 AM
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Hi R,
Is there a reason you don't want to take the train or fly?
Train schedules are at www.bahn.de. Discount airlines are at www.whichbudget.com.
What will you do with your car in Copenhagen?
Is there a reason you don't want to take the train or fly?
Train schedules are at www.bahn.de. Discount airlines are at www.whichbudget.com.
What will you do with your car in Copenhagen?
Jun 25th, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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The same questions as the previous posters; one day/more days, why not fly or train?
If you want to drive, at least make one stop along the way! You could for instance stop in Hamburg, a beautiful city.
That said; the drive is very well doable for a tourist. You can stay on (interstate-like) highways for almost the complete route. You can either drive all the way through Denmark or take the ferry at Rodyhaven-Puttgarden to Germany. This will take a large part of the driving through Denmark off.
The roads are busy (a lot of trucks), but if you stay clear of the busiests hours (7-9.30AM and 16.00-18.30PM)around the major cities (e.g. Hamburg) you will be oke. And yes, in Germany they do drive very fast sometimes, but if you look very good when overpassing and return to the right lane as quick as possible, you will also not have a problem. The Germans drive fast, but they are also very good and pretty considerate drivers.
If you want to drive, at least make one stop along the way! You could for instance stop in Hamburg, a beautiful city.
That said; the drive is very well doable for a tourist. You can stay on (interstate-like) highways for almost the complete route. You can either drive all the way through Denmark or take the ferry at Rodyhaven-Puttgarden to Germany. This will take a large part of the driving through Denmark off.
The roads are busy (a lot of trucks), but if you stay clear of the busiests hours (7-9.30AM and 16.00-18.30PM)around the major cities (e.g. Hamburg) you will be oke. And yes, in Germany they do drive very fast sometimes, but if you look very good when overpassing and return to the right lane as quick as possible, you will also not have a problem. The Germans drive fast, but they are also very good and pretty considerate drivers.
Jun 25th, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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Be aware of checked luggage restrictions.
Be aware of possible drop charges for rental cars
IMO both the road and rail routes are pretty much routine and uninteresting.
Be aware of checked luggage restrictions.
Be aware of possible drop charges for rental cars
IMO both the road and rail routes are pretty much routine and uninteresting.
Jun 25th, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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>IMO both the road and rail routes are pretty much routine and uninteresting.
It is a flat, monotonous agricultural landscape (a bit nicer between Hamburg and Copenhagen, but still unspectacular.)
I agree - no reason to drive - but if you do, don´t pass on the right. Stay in the right lane as long as you don´t pass. "Blocking the traffic" by staying in the fast lane at lower speed can lead to a fine.
It is a flat, monotonous agricultural landscape (a bit nicer between Hamburg and Copenhagen, but still unspectacular.)
I agree - no reason to drive - but if you do, don´t pass on the right. Stay in the right lane as long as you don´t pass. "Blocking the traffic" by staying in the fast lane at lower speed can lead to a fine.
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Jun 25th, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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If you stick to motorways it is easy. In fact on the A1 out of Amsterdam there is a sign telling you how far it is to Copenhagen!
You can do it in a day if you must, but taking your time if you can you can visit some interesting places along the way.
If you are not planning on driving back to Amsterdam then the one way charge on the car will be very high.
You can do it in a day if you must, but taking your time if you can you can visit some interesting places along the way.
If you are not planning on driving back to Amsterdam then the one way charge on the car will be very high.
