How to get from CPH to Copenhagen
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| Metro M2 (to Kongens Nytorv / Nørreport) | DKK 36 (€5) | 13 min |
| DSB train (to København H) | DKK 30 (€4) | 12 min |
| Taxi (metered) | DKK 250–350 (€33–47) | 20–30 min |
CPH is one of the closest major European airports to its city — Metro takes just 13 minutes to the centre for €5. The station is inside Terminal 3 (signed clearly). For 3-hour layovers: Nyhavn photo + smørrebrød lunch is achievable.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into CPH.
Getting out of Copenhagen (CPH)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Kastrup Airport to Copenhagen cost?
DKK 250–350 (€33–47) — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from CPH to Copenhagen?
Metro M2 (to Kongens Nytorv / Nørreport) at DKK 36 (€5) — 13 min to central Copenhagen.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Denmark?
Denmark is Schengen — visa-free for most Western passports up to 90 days. CPH airport is exceptional for transit — direct rail to centre in 13 minutes makes 4-hour layovers viable for downtown visits.