Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH) to Copenhagen
The driverless M2 metro runs from Terminal 3 to Kongens Nytorv in about 15 minutes, around the clock. Regional trains reach Copenhagen Central Station in about 13 minutes.
Best for most people: Metro. It runs 24 hours, every few minutes, and stops at central stations such as Christianshavn, Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Hours | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| metro M2 line from Lufthavnen station at Terminal 3 towards Vanløse | about 15 min to Kongens Nytorv | every 4–6 min, less often at night | about DKK 30–36 for a ticket covering the airport zones | 24 h | Buy tickets in the DOT app or machines; you can also use the Rejsekort. Inspectors issue fines for invalid tickets. |
| train Regional (Øresund/DSB) trains from the station under Terminal 3 to Copenhagen Central (København H) | about 13 min | every 10–20 min | about DKK 30–36, same zone ticket as the metro | most of the day, reduced at night | Best if your hotel is near Central Station or Tivoli. |
| taxi Taxi rank outside Terminal 3 Arrivals | about 15–25 min | about DKK 250–350 to the centre | 24 h | Taxis are metered and accept cards. Uber does not operate in Denmark. |
*Approximate 2026 prices and times. Services change: check the operator before you fly, especially for late arrivals.
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Tips
- One ticket covers both the metro and the train; you just need the right zones.
- Card payment is accepted almost everywhere; you rarely need cash.
- Terminals 2 and 3 are connected by a short walk; the station is at Terminal 3.
- If you are heading to Malmö, trains to Sweden leave from the same airport station.
Common questions
How much is a taxi from Copenhagen airport to the city?
Expect around DKK 250–350 to central Copenhagen, depending on time of day and traffic. Taxis are metered and accept major cards. Use the official rank outside Terminal 3 Arrivals. For most travellers the metro or train is much cheaper and almost as fast.
Does the Copenhagen metro run at night?
Yes. The M2 metro line from the airport operates 24 hours a day, every day, with trains every few minutes during the day and less often late at night. That makes Copenhagen one of the easiest airports to reach the city from at any hour.
Metro or train: which should I take?
Both cost the same zone fare. Take the train if you are staying near Central Station, Tivoli or Vesterbro. Take the M2 metro for Christianshavn, Kongens Nytorv, Nyhavn and Nørreport. Both take under 20 minutes, so choose the one with the closer stop to your hotel.
Can I buy a metro ticket with a credit card?
Yes. Ticket machines at the airport station accept international cards, and you can also buy tickets in the DOT mobile app. Make sure your ticket covers the zones to the city centre, and buy it before boarding, as there are no ticket sales on the trains.
Compiled by TonyPlan from airport and transport-operator information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.