Copenhagen airport to city centre
Prices and journey times checked 2026-11-11. Always confirm with the operator before you travel.
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is in Kastrup, in zone 4. Metro M2 and trains both reach the city in about 15 minutes.
How long it takes and how often
Metro M2 runs 24 hours a day, every 4 to 6 minutes by day and less often at night. Trains to Copenhagen Central leave from platform 2 about every 10 minutes. Platform 1 trains go to Sweden.
Options and prices
- Metro M2 to Kongens Nytorv or Nørreport: about 15 min. Train to Copenhagen Central: about 15 min
- Both need a 3-zone single ticket. Check the price in the Rejsebillet app
- City Pass Small (zones 1 to 4) covers the airport: 100 DKK for 24 hours
- Copenhagen Card DISCOVER covers the airport trip. The HOP version does not
- Two children under 12 travel free with an adult
- Taxi to the centre: about 250 to 400 DKK, metered
Where to buy tickets
- Ticket machines at the Metro station and the DSB ticket office in Terminal 3
- The red DSB machines in Terminal 3 take coins and cards, not notes
- Rejsebillet app
- Not possible on board the Metro or trains
- Taxis wait outside Terminal 3 and take cards
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Copenhagen airport to the city centre?
Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is in Kastrup, in zone 4. Metro M2 and trains both reach the city in about 15 minutes. Metro M2 runs 24 hours a day, every 4 to 6 minutes by day and less often at night. Trains to Copenhagen Central leave from platform 2 about every 10 minutes. Platform 1 trains go to Sweden.
How much does it cost to get from Copenhagen airport to the centre?
Metro M2 to Kongens Nytorv or Nørreport: about 15 min. Train to Copenhagen Central: about 15 min. Both need a 3-zone single ticket. Check the price in the Rejsebillet app. City Pass Small (zones 1 to 4) covers the airport: 100 DKK for 24 hours. Copenhagen Card DISCOVER covers the airport trip. The HOP version does not. Two children under 12 travel free with an adult. Taxi to the centre: about 250 to 400 DKK, metered.
Where do I buy tickets at Copenhagen airport?
Ticket machines at the Metro station and the DSB ticket office in Terminal 3 The red DSB machines in Terminal 3 take coins and cards, not notes Rejsebillet app Not possible on board the Metro or trains Taxis wait outside Terminal 3 and take cards
Any tips for the airport transfer in Copenhagen?
Tickets cannot be bought on board, and inspectors check the airport train. Buy before you go to the platform.