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Kastrup Airport to Copenhagen City Center

Every transport option from CPH — cost, journey time, and which one to pick. Updated for 2026 travellers arriving in Denmark.

Airport
CPH
Country
Denmark
Fastest
13 min
Cheapest
DKK 36 (€5)

How to get from CPH to Copenhagen

OptionCostJourney 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 pick

Driver 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.