Copenhagen Cruise Port (Langelinie + Oceankaj)
Copenhagen, Denmark · Baltic
Copenhagen is Northern Europe's biggest cruise port — heart of the Baltic cruise season (May-September). Post-2022 Russia sanctions have made Copenhagen even more important as the swap-in start point for former St Petersburg cruises. Two piers: Oceankaj (larger ships) + Langelinie (Little Mermaid area, walkable to city). CPH airport is 15 min by metro + train.
900,000 passengers (2024)
How to get here from the airport
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
CPHRecommended 12 km from port · 25 min transit
Transit options: Metro M2 to Nørreport + train/taxi to port · Uber DKK 250-400 · Cruise line shuttle DKK 300-450
CPH is directly connected via metro. M2 to Nørreport then bus/taxi to Oceankaj (25 min total).
Cruise lines + terminals
Royal Caribbean
MSC Cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line
Princess Cruises
Celebrity Cruises
Holland America Line
Peak season: May-September · June-August peak
Pre-cruise tips for Copenhagen
- 1Fly into CPH 2-3 days early — Copenhagen deserves it.
- 2CopenHagenCard (24-72h) includes public transport + attractions.
- 3Langelinie pier is walkable to Little Mermaid + Kastellet — small ships only.
- 4Oceankaj pier is 5 km from centre — cruise line shuttle or taxi needed.
- 5Post-2022 many "St Petersburg" cruise itineraries now start Copenhagen — Nordic sea-focused.
Where to stay pre-cruise
Copenhagen city centre (Nyhavn + Indre By)Langelinie area (10 min walk to Langelinie pier)Nørrebro + Vesterbro (cheaper)
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FAQs — Copenhagen cruise port
CPH airport to Copenhagen cruise port fastest?
Metro M2 to Nørreport station (13 min) then bus/taxi to Oceankaj (12 min) — 30 min total, DKK 36. Or direct Uber DKK 250-400 (25 min).
Copenhagen Oceankaj or Langelinie — different?
Oceankaj handles larger ships (5 km from centre, shuttle needed). Langelinie handles smaller ships + is walkable to Little Mermaid area. Check ticket for pier.