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CPH → Copenhagen

Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen

The quickest way from Copenhagen Airport to Kongens Nytorv is usually the Metro M2 (12–15 min). It is also the cheapest option at kr 30. Landing late, use Taxi (meter).

  1. CPHArrivalsLufthavnen station at the end of Terminal 3
  2. Metro M2 · 12–15 min
  3. Kongens Nytorv and NørreportCopenhagen Metro
  4. Onward to the centre
  5. Kongens NytorvCopenhagen

Kongens Nytorv is 8 km (5 mi) from the terminal in a straight line.

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CPHKongens Nytorv8 km (5 mi)straight line · actual routes vary
Markers only: Copenhagen (CPH) and Kongens Nytorv. Routes depend on the mode; see each option below.

Best option by situation

Cheapest
Metro M2
Fastest
Metro M2
Arriving late
Taxi (meter)
With kids
Metro M2, Taxi (meter)
Heavy luggage
Train to Copenhagen Central

Every option compared

OptionFrom → toTimePriceHours
Metro M2
Copenhagen Metro		Lufthavnen station at the end of Terminal 3 → Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport12–15 minkr 30
as of 1 October 2026		Every few minutes, 24 hours
Train to Copenhagen Central
DSB		Railway station under Terminal 3 → Copenhagen Central Station (København H)13–15 minkr 30
as of 1 October 2026		Several trains an hour
Taxi (meter)
Copenhagen taxis		Taxi rank outside Terminal 3 arrivals → Door to door15–25 minVariesOn demand

Step by step

Metro M2 metro

Pick-up
Lufthavnen station at the end of Terminal 3
Goes to
Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport
Time
12–15 min
Price
kr 30 (1 October 2026)
Frequency
Every few minutes, 24 hours
Payment
DOT app, ticket machines or Rejsekort
  1. Follow the Metro signs from arrivals to Lufthavnen station.
  2. Buy a 3-zone ticket (DKK 30) in the app or at the machines.
  3. Ride M2 into the centre: about 12 minutes to Kongens Nytorv, 15 to Nørreport.

Train to Copenhagen Central train

Pick-up
Railway station under Terminal 3
Goes to
Copenhagen Central Station (København H)
Time
13–15 min
Price
kr 30 (1 October 2026)
Frequency
Several trains an hour
Payment
DOT app, ticket machines or Rejsekort
  1. Take the escalators down from Terminal 3 to the platforms.
  2. Use the same 3-zone ticket as the metro.
  3. Trains reach Central Station in about 15 minutes; better than the metro for Vesterbro and Tivoli.

Taxi (meter) taxi

Pick-up
Taxi rank outside Terminal 3 arrivals
Goes to
Door to door
Time
15–25 min
Frequency
On demand
Payment
Meter; cards accepted
  1. Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals.

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