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How to Get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to City Centre

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Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

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Copenhagen Airport (CPH / Kastrup) to city centre — fastest to cheapest: 1. Metro M2: 14 minutes to Kongens Nytorv (centre), DKK 36 / €4.80 single. Trains every 4-6 min, 24/7. Best option. 2. Train (Øresundståget / Re-tog): 13 minutes to Hovedbanegården (Central station), DKK 36 / €4.80. Every 10 min, 5am-12am. Same price as Metro. 3. Bus 5C: 35 min to Indre By, DKK 36. 4. Taxi: 20-30 min, DKK 250-300 / €33-40. 5. Uber/Bolt: DKK 200-280 / €27-37. 6. Pre-booked transfer: DKK 250-400 / €33-53. Distance: 8 km southeast of Copenhagen centre — closest major Scandinavian capital airport. Currency: Danish krone (DKK). 1 EUR = 7.5 DKK. Tickets: contactless or DOT app. Best option: Metro M2 — 24/7 + faster + scenic + drops at multiple central stations.

Copenhagen Airport CPH terminal
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)

Metro M2 — 24/7 best option

  • Duration: 14 minutes to Kongens Nytorv (centre).
  • Frequency: every 4-6 minutes.
  • Hours: 24/7. Copenhagen Metro never sleeps.
  • Price: DKK 36 / €4.80 single (3-zone ticket).
  • Children under 12: half price. Under 4 free.
  • Where to board: Lufthavnen (Airport) Metro station — escalator from Terminal 3 arrivals.
  • Stops to centre: Lufthavnen → Femøren → Kastrup → Lergravsparken → Amagerbro → Christianshavn → Kongens Nytorv (4 stops to first central, 7 stops total).
  • Connect to: M1 + M3 Cityringen at Kongens Nytorv. M3 ring line through Nørreport, Frederiksberg, Vesterbro.
  • Tickets: Rejsekort contactless card or contactless bank card or DOT app.
  • Pros: 24/7. Fast. Reliable. Multiple central stops.
  • Best for: all travelers.

Øresundståget / regional train

  • Duration: 13 minutes to Hovedbanegården (Central Station).
  • Operators: Øresundståget (Sweden-Denmark cross-border) + DSB Re-tog (regional).
  • Frequency: every 10-20 minutes.
  • Hours: 5am-12am.
  • Price: DKK 36 / €4.80 (same zone ticket as Metro).
  • Where to board: Lufthavnen (Airport) Train station — Terminal 3, lower level.
  • Hovedbanegården: Copenhagen’s main station. Connect to S-Tog suburban + Metro + intercity.
  • Onward to Sweden: direct trains to Malmö (35 min), Gothenburg, Lund, Stockholm.
  • Onward to Aarhus: 3.5h via DSB.
  • Tickets: DOT app + DSB machines.
  • Best for: direct to Central Station + onward Swedish destinations.

Bus 5C

  • Duration: 35 minutes airport to Indre By.
  • Frequency: every 8-10 minutes.
  • Hours: 24/7.
  • Price: DKK 36 / €4.80.
  • Where to board: bus station outside Terminal 3.
  • Stops: ends at Indre By (Inner City), via Christianshavn + Knippelsbro + Holmens Kirke.
  • Tickets: Rejsekort or contactless or DOT app.
  • Pros: 24/7. Direct to Indre By.
  • Cons: traffic-dependent.
  • Best for: Indre By hotels, late-night arrivals.

Taxi + Uber/Bolt

  • Duration: 20-30 minutes.
  • Taxi metered: DKK 250-300 / €33-40 to Indre By.
  • Where to board: taxi rank outside Terminal 3 arrivals.
  • Surcharges: none airport-specific. Late-night surcharges +20% 11pm-7am, weekends + holidays.
  • Uber: available since 2014. DKK 200-280 / €27-37.
  • Bolt: available. DKK 180-250 / €24-33. Often cheapest.
  • FreeNow: taxi-booking app.
  • Pre-booked transfer (Welcome Pickups, Suntransfers): DKK 250-400 / €33-53 fixed.
  • Family of 4: Uber XL DKK 250-350 / €33-47 cheaper than 4× Metro (DKK 144 = €19).
  • Avoid: unmarked taxis inside terminal — illegal.

CPH airport layout

  • Three terminals: T1 (now closed for renovation), T2 (most international), T3 (Schengen + low-cost).
  • Connected by walkways: 5-10 min walking.
  • Free WiFi: 4 hours.
  • ATMs: in arrivals + departures.
  • Currency exchange: ATMs better.
  • Lounges: SAS Gold Lounge, Aspire, Plaza Premium.
  • Hotels: Hilton Copenhagen Airport (in terminal), Park Inn by Radisson, Comfort Hotel.
  • Walking distance: Metro 5 min from T3, train 5 min from T3. T1/T2 5-10 min walk to T3 hub.

From Copenhagen centre back to CPH

  • Allow extra time: 2 hours airport before EU departure. 3 hours intercontinental.
  • Metro M2 from Kongens Nytorv: 14 min, DKK 36.
  • Train from Hovedbanegården: 13 min, DKK 36.
  • Bus 5C from Indre By: 35 min, DKK 36.
  • Taxi from centre: 20-30 min, DKK 250-300.
  • Pre-book Uber/Bolt: save DKK 30-50.
  • Strike days: rare in Denmark.
  • Copenhagen Card: includes airport Metro + 80+ attractions. DKK 549 (24h).

Tips

  • Metro 24/7: Copenhagen Metro never closes. Late-night = use Metro M2.
  • Currency: Danish krone (DKK). NOT Euro. €1 = 7.5 DKK.
  • Card payments: Copenhagen extremely cashless. Cards everywhere including buses.
  • Rejsekort: contactless travel card. Cheaper than single tickets DKK 25 deposit.
  • DOT app: mobile ticket app. Works for buses + trains + Metro.
  • Copenhagen Card: DKK 549/24h includes Metro airport + 80+ museums + canal tours.
  • Apps: DOT (transit), Rejseplanen (journey planner), Citymapper.
  • Bicycles: 62% Copenhagers commute by bike. Bring own to Metro? Allowed off-peak.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cheapest CPH to Copenhagen?

Metro M2 / Train / Bus 5C — all DKK 36 / €4.80 single (3-zone ticket). All same price. Metro M2 fastest + 24/7. Bus slowest. Train fastest to Hovedbanegården.

How long Copenhagen airport to centre?

Metro M2 14 minutes to Kongens Nytorv (centre). Train 13 min to Hovedbanegården. Bus 5C 35 min. Taxi 20-30 min (traffic). CPH closest Scandinavian capital airport (8 km).

CPH taxi price?

DKK 250-300 / €33-40 metered to Indre By. Uber DKK 200-280 / €27-37. Bolt DKK 180-250 / €24-33 often cheapest. No airport surcharge but +20% late-night/weekends.

CPH Metro 24 hours?

Yes — Copenhagen Metro runs 24/7. Trains every 4-6 minutes during day, every 15-20 min overnight. Best option for late-night arrivals.

Copenhagen Card includes airport?

Yes — DKK 549/24h Copenhagen Card includes Metro M2 from airport + 80+ attractions + canal tours. Worth it if visiting Tivoli, Christiansborg, Rosenborg.

CPH terminals walking?

5-10 minutes between T1 (closed renovation), T2 (most international), T3 (Schengen + low-cost). Metro + train both at T3 — walk from T1/T2 if your flight uses them.

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Last reviewed: April 2026
Author: Kir Rud, Grandgo editorial
Sources consulted: official tourism authorities, government health and law publications, peer-reviewed travel references. This article is for informational purposes; for formal advice, consult the relevant authority.

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