How to get from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen city centre
High confidenceChecked May 2026
Take the Metro M2 or DSB train direct to the city centre — ~DKK 36, ~13 min.
Best options
Best overall
Metro M2 to Kongens Nytorv / Nørreport.
Cheapest safe
Metro M2 single (3-zone ticket).
Best at night
Metro runs 24/7.
With luggage / kids
Metro and trains both have luggage space.
Taxi fare
Metered taxi roughly DKK 250–350 to central Copenhagen. Fares vary with traffic.
Ride-hailing
Uber doesn't operate in Denmark; use a metered taxi via the official rank or apps like Viggo.
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Public transport
Metro M2; DSB train to København H.
Compare your options — CPH → Copenhagen city centre
Distance ~8 km, typical journey 13–20 min.
| Option | Typical fare | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Public transport | Metro M2; DSB train to København H. | Cheapest safe option |
| Official taxi | Metered taxi roughly DKK 250–350 to central Copenhagen. Fares vary with traffic. | Late arrivals, heavy luggage |
| Ride-hailing | Uber doesn't operate in Denmark; use a metered taxi via the official rank or apps like Viggo. | unavailable |
After landing — step by step
- 1Follow Metro / Tog signs from T3
- 2Buy a 3-zone single from the DOT machine
Scam warnings
Drivers refusing card on short fares
Avoid this
- • Cash-only insistence on a card-mandated taxi
Frequently asked
Q.How much is a taxi from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen city centre?
Metered taxi roughly DKK 250–350 to central Copenhagen. Fares vary with traffic.. Always confirm the fare or that the meter is on before pulling away. Watch for: Drivers refusing card on short fares.
Q.What is the cheapest safe way from CPH to Copenhagen city centre?
Metro M2 single (3-zone ticket).
Q.Does Uber work at Copenhagen Airport?
Uber doesn't operate in Denmark; use a metered taxi via the official rank or apps like Viggo.
Q.What's the best way from CPH to Copenhagen city centre at night?
Metro runs 24/7.
Q.What scams should I watch for going from CPH to Copenhagen city centre?
Top reported: Drivers refusing card on short fares. Use the official taxi rank, never accept a fare from someone approaching you in arrivals.
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