Copenhagen Kastrup — Metro M2 Line
Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) to Copenhagen — Updated 2026
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) has two excellent rail options to central Copenhagen: the **Metro M2 line** (DKK 47 (~US$7), 14 minutes to Nørreport — fully automated, runs every 4-8 minutes 24/7) and the **DSB regional train** (DKK 47, 13 minutes to Copenhagen Central — same fare, also fast). Both terminate within walking distance of central Copenhagen tourist areas. The Metro is the slightly preferred option because it runs 24/7 with no schedule gaps. CPH is one of Europe's most accessible airports — the rail journey is shorter than most cities' Uber rides to the airport.
Metro M2 Line stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lufthavnen (Airport) | 0 min | Metro M2 platform, integrated with Terminal 3 |
| Femøren | ~3 min | Suburban Amager island |
| Kastrup | ~5 min | Old central Kastrup neighbourhood |
| Lergravsparken | ~8 min | Amager Strand beach access |
| Christianshavn | ~10 min | Trendy district, canal views |
| Kongens Nytorv | ~12 min | Royal square, Nyhavn |
| Nørreport | 14 min | Central Copenhagen + Strøget shopping + Tivoli |
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Metro M2 Line vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro M2 | DKK 47 | 14 min | 24/7. Most frequent + reliable. |
| DSB regional train | DKK 47 | 13 min | Same fare. Direct to Copenhagen Central. |
| Bus 5C | DKK 30–47 | 35 min | Cheapest option to central + Nørrebro. |
| Taxi (fixed fare) | DKK 280–350 | 20–30 min | Honest fares with meter. |
| Uber / Bolt | DKK 200–300 | 20–30 min | App-based options available. |
FAQ
Metro or DSB train from Copenhagen airport?+
Same fare (DKK 47), same time (13-14 min). The Metro terminates at Nørreport (slightly more central tourist focus); DSB terminates at Copenhagen Central (better for AVE / Eurostar onward connections). For tourists going to Strøget shopping district / Nyhavn / Tivoli: Metro M2. For onward train travel: DSB. Both are excellent.
Is the Metro really 24/7?+
Yes — Copenhagen Metro M1 + M2 + M3 + M4 are fully automated (no drivers) and operate 24 hours a day, every day of the week. Frequency drops to every 15-20 minutes overnight (vs every 4 minutes peak), but service never stops. This makes CPH uniquely traveller-friendly for very late or very early flights.
Can I use Copenhagen Card?+
Yes — Copenhagen Card (DKK 449/24h, DKK 689/48h, DKK 859/72h) includes unlimited Metro + bus + train AND airport transfer in both directions + free entry to 80+ museums/attractions. For 2+ day stays with museum visits, the Card pays for itself easily. For 1-day stopover with just airport transit: regular DKK 47 + DKK 47 (return) = DKK 94 is cheaper than the Card.
Crossing to Malmö Sweden from CPH?+
Take DSB or Metro to Copenhagen Central → Öresundståg train across the Øresund bridge to Malmö Central (~35 min, DKK 92 / SEK 95). The Öresundståg runs every 20 minutes 06:00-00:00. Many travellers fly into CPH and visit Malmö Sweden the same day — a 90-minute door-to-door journey.
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