Copenhagen Airport Transfer Guide
๐ฉ๐ฐ Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) โ Updated 2026
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) is just 8 km south-east of central Copenhagen โ 15-20 minutes by road, making it one of the closest major airports to a European capital. The Metro M2 line runs direct from the airport to Kongens Nytorv (city centre) in 13 min for DKK 36. The DSB train to Copenhagen Central is also 13 min for DKK 36. Pre-booked transfers (DKK 350-550) are useful for heavy luggage, multiple passengers, or onward transfers to Malmรถ (Sweden) via the รresund Bridge.
8 km from city centre (Rรฅdhuspladsen)
Pre-book your Copenhagen airport transfer
English-speaking driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed prices, flight tracking, free cancellation up to 24h.
- Flight tracking โ delay-aware pickup
- Fixed price ยท no surge ยท free cancellation
- Cars, vans, minibuses for 1โ8 passengers
via Welcome Pickups ยท CPH
Copenhagen airport transfer options compared
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Pickups (pre-booked) | DKK 350โ550 | 15โ20 min | Meet-and-greet, English driver, fixed fare. |
| Kiwitaxi (pre-booked) | DKK 320โ500 | 15โ20 min | Marketplace, instant quote. |
| Copenhagen taxi (metered) | DKK 280โ420 | 15โ20 min | Honest meters โ most expensive in DK. |
| Uber / Bolt | Not in Denmark | โ | Both banned since 2017 (chauffeur licence law). |
| Metro M2 line | DKK 36 | 13 min to Kongens Nytorv | Every 4-6 min. Direct. |
| DSB train | DKK 36 | 13 min to Copenhagen C | Every 10 min. Continues to Malmรถ (DKK 86). |
Top destinations from CPH
Indre By (city centre)
15-20 min direct.
Nรธrrebro / Vesterbro
Hip districts, 20-25 min.
Christianshavn
Canals + houseboats, 15-20 min.
Malmรถ, Sweden
Cross-border 40 km / 30-40 min via รresund Bridge.
Helsingรธr (Hamlet castle)
45 km north, 50-60 min.
Booking tips for Copenhagen
- โ Uber + Bolt are banned in Denmark โ pre-book or use licensed taxis only
- โ Metro M2 (DKK 36, 13 min) is the cheapest fast option โ pre-book transfer only for heavy luggage / late night
- โ For Malmรถ (Sweden): book Welcome Pickups cross-border transfer or take the DSB train (DKK 86, 35 min, no border check)
- โ Bicycle culture: many hotels offer bike rentals โ confirm at booking whether driver will help load bags into a city already covered in bike lanes
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FAQ
Metro M2 from CPH โ how does it work?+
The Metro M2 line runs direct from CPH terminal to Kongens Nytorv (central Copenhagen) in 13 min, every 4-6 min, DKK 36 one-way. The station is in Terminal 3, accessible from arrivals via a short escalator. Onward you can walk to most centre hotels or transfer to M1 / M3 / M4. One of the simplest airport rail connections in Europe.
Why no Uber in Copenhagen?+
Denmark passed a 2017 law requiring chauffeurs to install meters + GPS tracking + dispatch software โ Uber + Bolt refused and exited the market. Only licensed taxis operate. Pre-booked transfers (Welcome Pickups, Kiwitaxi) are independent of the local taxi system + are legal under tour-operator licensing.
CPH to Malmรถ transfer?+
Malmรถ is 40 km east of Copenhagen across the รresund Bridge (Sweden). No border check (both Schengen, though Denmark restored sporadic ID checks in 2025). Pre-booked transfer DKK 600-900, 30-40 min. Cheaper alternative: DSB รresundstรฅg train direct from CPH Terminal 3, DKK 86, 35 min. For first-time travellers: train. For families + heavy luggage: transfer.
Copenhagen taxis โ honest?+
Yes โ Denmark has strict taxi regulation. All Copenhagen taxis (Dantaxi, 4x35, Taxa 4x27) use metered fares + accept cards mandatory. Typical CPH to centre is DKK 280-420. Pre-booked transfer (DKK 350-550) adds name-sign meet-and-greet + flight tracking + fixed price. Choose based on whether you value predictability or marginal savings.
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