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.

Regional train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

⏱️ 15 minutes

Cost:

36 DKK (around 4,85 €) pp

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

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Metro

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

20 minutes

Cost:

36 DKK (around 4,85 €) pp

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)

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Bus

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

45 minutes

Cost:

💸 22 DKK (around 2,95 €) pp

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)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

25 minutes

Cost:

35 € (260 DKK)

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

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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

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Car Sharing

Find local providers ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes (+pickup)

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

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 accommodation

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Trip from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen (Central Station “København H”)

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