Copenhagen Airport (CPH, Kastrup) lies ~8 km south of the city center. From the terminal you can reach central Copenhagen by Treno regionale, Metro, Autobus, Taxi, Trasferimento privato, or Car Sharing.
This guide compares all options by travel time, typical cost per person (pp), a short route description, and official links to tickets or bookings. Our page contains affiliate links—your price stays the same; we may earn a small commission. Thank you for your support.
Treno regionale
Lines IC, ICL o RE from CPH Lufthavn (in front of Terminal 3) to København H (Central Station) in the city center—fast and luggage-friendly.
- Buy tickets at DSB machines or via the official app.
- Best for Central Station, Vesterbro, Meatpacking District.
- Accessible platforms; frequent departures.
Metro (M2)
From Københavns Lufthavn (T3) on line M2 to Kongens Nytorv o Nørreport—the easiest option for the old town and Indre By.
- High frequency; step-free access and level boarding.
- Great for Nyhavn, Strøget, University area.
- Same 3-zone ticket as train/bus.
Bus (5C)
Line 5C from stop Københavns Lufthavn (Ellehammersvej) at T3 to Hovedbanegården (near Central Station) and Nørreport.
- Good city overview; slower in peak traffic.
- Best with light luggage or off-peak travel.
- Same 3-zone ticket.
Taxi
Official taxis depart from the rank in front of Terminal 3 and drop you anywhere in the city, including hotels and Airbnb.
- Most convenient door-to-door option.
- Possible queues at peak times; card payments widely accepted.
- Child seats upon request; request at rank if needed.
Trasferimento privato AD
Meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall, fixed price, English-speaking drivers, direct to your accommodation—ideal for families or groups.
- Pre-booked pick-up with name sign.
- No queuing at the taxi rank.
- 24/7 availability; flight monitoring included.
Car Sharing
Pick up from car park P7 next to T3. Good if you already use an app and want flexibility.
- Fuel/charging & parking rules depend on provider.
- Check coverage and drop-off zones in the app.
The best experiences in Copenhagen AD
Good to know about Copenhagen
- Denmark frequently ranks among the happiest countries in global surveys.
- Strøget is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe.
- Greater Copenhagen counts ~800,000 residents in the municipality and ~2 million in the metro area.