Airport transfer Copenhagen – city center

Below are the different options for getting to the center of Copenhagen from Copenhagen airport.

How do I get from Copenhagen airport to the city center?

Copenhagen-Kastrup airport is the only airport in Copenhagen. It’s quick and easy to get to the heart of the city. In around 15 to 20 minutes, you can be in the center of Copenhagen, whether by metro, train or cab.

Where is Copenhagen airport?

Copenhagen airport (Copenhagen-Kastrup) on the island of Amager, south of the city, just a few kilometers from the center of Copenhagen.

Metro: the best option

One of the best solutions for a quick transfer from Copenhagen airport is to take the metro.

Schedule and frequency

• Line M2 (yellow line)
• 15-20 minutes to city center
• Automatic line operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• The main stations served are Nørreport, Kongens Nytorv, and Christianshavn, all strategically located near tourist attractions and accommodation areas.

🌟 This is a real plus, especially if you arrive late at night or very early in the morning. During rush hour, trains pass every 4 to 6 minutes, and even outside these times, you won’t have to wait more than 15 minutes to see one.

How and where to buy your ticket

• Tickets can be purchased at the automatic machines located at the terminal exit. Tickets cost around DKK 30 (approx. €4).
• Or opt for the Copenhagen Card, Copenhagen’s city pass if you’re planning to visit several sights, as it includes all public transport journeys and is activated directly online on the app.

We strongly recommend that you purchase the CityPass before your arrival to simplify your stay in Copenhagen.

👉 Find out more about Copenhagen citypass here.

Trains: a comfortable alternative

If your accommodation is not close to a subway line, the train is another option for getting to Copenhagen from the airport. If you haven’t booked your accommodation yet, we’ve put together a selection of the best hotels in Copenhagen.

• Departure from airport train station, terminal 3
• Arrival Copenhagen Central Station (København H)
• Duration: 15 minutes
• Price: DKK 30 (approx. €4) same as the metro

They run regularly from 5am to midnight, with departures every 10 to 20 minutes depending on the time of day.

🇸🇪 The Øresund train, linking Copenhagen and Malmö in Sweden, departs from the same terminal (price €12, approx. 20-minute journey). Trains to Sweden also depart from the station in downtown Copenhagen.

Bus: a longer alternative

If you prefer to discover Copenhagen straight from the airport, buses are a good option, although they take longer than the metro!

• Buses 5C and 35 connect Copenhagen airport directly to the city center. The 5C bus is particularly convenient, serving stops such as Rådhuspladsen(City Hall Square) and Nørreportin the Indre by district.

• Bus tickets cost the same as the metro (30 DKK)
• Journey time between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

Cabs and VTC services

Cabs are available just outside Terminal 3, and you won’t have to wait long for one. The journey to the city center takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. A cab ride to the center of Copenhagen costs around DKK 250-300 (approx. €35-40).

VTC services such as Uber and Bolt are also available in Copenhagen, serving all parts of the city.