Last updated on January 2023
How to get from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) ✈️ to the City Center
Copenhagen Airport (CPH), also known as Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, is the international airport of Copenhagen and is located about 8 km south of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Copenhagen by Regional train, Metro, Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickup or Car Sharing.
⏱️ The fastest transfer is by Regional train
💸 The cheapest transfer is by Bus
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Airport Copenhagen (CPH) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
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Transfer comparison
Overview of all airport transfers from Copenhagen Airport to the City Center
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Regional train ⏱️ | 15 Min. | 4.80 $ | Details | |
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Metro | 20 Min. | 4.80 $ | Details |
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Bus 💸 | 45 Min. | 3.00 $ | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | 30-50 $ | Details |
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Welcome Pickup |
25 Min. | 110 $ | Details |
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Carsharing | 25 Min. | Individ. | Details |
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Regional train
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
⏱️ 15 minutesCost:
36 DKK pp (around 4.80 $)Description:
Trains ‘IC’, ‘ICL’ or ‘RE’ from Copenhagen Airport (Train station “Københavns Lufthavn” in front of Terminal 3) to Copenhagen Central Station (København H), directly in the city center
Metro
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
36 DKK pp (around 4.80 $)Description:
Metro line ‘M2’ from Copenhagen Airport (Metro station “Lufthavnen” in front of Terminal 3) to Kongens Nytorv Station, change here to Metro line ‘M3’ or ‘M4’ to Copenhagen Central Station (København H)
Bus
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
💸 22 DKK pp (around 3.00 $)Description:
Bus line ‘5C’ from Copenhagen Airport (bus stop “Københavns Lufthavn (Ellehammersvej)” in front of T3) to bus stop “Hovedbanegården” (directly at Tivoli near Central Station in the city center)
Taxi
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
250-350 DKK (around 30-50 $)Description:
Taxi from Copenhagen Airport (taxi rank in front of Terminal 3) to the center of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Central Station (København H) or directly to accommodation in the city center
Welcome Pickups (AD)
Book a Welcome Pickup ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
110 $Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Copenhagen Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Copenhagen, Central Station (København H) or directly to your accommodation
Car Sharing
Find local providers ↗
Travel time:
25 minutes (+pickup)Cost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
Share Now from Copenhagen Airport (car park P7, next to Terminal 3) to the center of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Central Station (København H) or directly to your accommodationTrip from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen (Central Station “København H”)
Things to know about Copenhagen:
1. Copenhagen is the capital of the happiest country in the world
2. Copenhagen has the longest pedestrian shopping street in the world
3. The population of Copenhagen is about 800.000 people
2. Copenhagen has the longest pedestrian shopping street in the world
3. The population of Copenhagen is about 800.000 people