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Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Copenhagen — Transport Guide 2026

Copenhagen Airport (CPH) is 8 km southeast of central Copenhagen. Metro Line M2 runs 24/7 from directly beneath Terminal 3 to Kongens Nytorv in 15 min. One of the most efficient airport connections in Europe.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
Metro Line M2 (DKK 36 ~ $5)
Fastest
DSB Train — 13 min to Central Station

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Metro Line M2

metro · Best for: Fastest to city centre
Cost
DKK 36 (~$5)
Time
15 min to Kongens Nytorv
Frequency
24/7 · Every 4-6 min day, 15-20 min night
Take Zone 3 ticket. Metro runs 24 hours every day.

DSB Train

train · Best for: Direct to Central Station
Cost
DKK 36 (~$5)
Time
13 min to Central Station
Frequency
Every 10 min
Also good for onward travel to Malmö, Sweden (35 min).

Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Multiple passengers + luggage
Cost
DKK 250-350 (~$36-50)
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Fixed-rate taxis available in some cases — ask at rank.

Uber (not operational)

ride share · Best for: Not available
Cost
N/A
Time
N/A
Frequency
Uber does not operate in Denmark
Uber withdrew from Denmark in 2017. Use taxi apps like Dantaxi or Taxa 4x35 instead.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

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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Frequently asked

How far is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport from Copenhagen?
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) is 8 km from Copenhagen city centre.
What is the cheapest way from CPH to Copenhagen?
Metro Line M2 (DKK 36 ~ $5)
What is the fastest way from CPH to Copenhagen?
DSB Train — 13 min to Central Station