The cheapest way from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) into central Copenhagen is the M2 metro to Nørreport: a 3-zone ticket costs 30 DKK and the ride takes about 15 minutes, with departures every 4–6 minutes and the metro running 24/7. The mainline train to København H costs the same 30 DKK and takes about 13 minutes if you'd rather land at Central Station. Skip the taxi rank outside Terminal 3 — a metered cab into town runs roughly 350–400 DKK for the same trip.
How to find it
- AIRPORTCopenhagen Airport (Kastrup)
- 01From arrivals in Terminal 3, follow the blue 'Metro/Train' signs to the Lufthavnen station, reached by a covered walkway directly from the terminal (about a 5-minute walk).
- 02Buy a 3-zone ticket for 30 DKK at the machine (coins and cards only, no banknotes) — or skip the queue and buy it in advance in the Rejsebillet app, or check in with the Rejsekort app for a slightly cheaper pay-as-you-go fare.
- 03Board the M2 metro toward Vanløse — it runs 24/7, about every 4–6 minutes in the day and every 15–20 minutes overnight — and ride roughly 15 minutes to Nørreport, the stop closest to central Copenhagen (or one more stop to Kongens Nytorv for Nyhavn).
- 04There are no ticket gates, but inspectors do random checks on board — keep your paper ticket or the app's check-in screen visible until you've left the metro to avoid an on-the-spot fine.
- CITY CENTRECopenhagen
Ticket
3-zone single ticket (enkeltbillet) to central Copenhagen by M2 metro
Where to buy: At the ticket machine by the Lufthavnen metro/train platform (cards and coins only, no banknotes), or in advance in the Rejsebillet app or the Rejsekort app.
How to pay: Machines take coins and payment cards (Dankort, Visa, Mastercard); the apps take card or mobile payment and let you check in without a paper ticket. No stamping or validation is needed once you have a valid ticket or an active check-in.
All ways to downtown, compared
| Option | Price | Time | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroCheapest route | DKK 30.00 | 20 min | 3-zone single ticket (enkeltbillet) to central Copenhagen by M2 metro |
| Train | DKK 30.00 | 18 min | 3-zone single ticket (enkeltbillet) to København H by train |
Frequently asked
- What is the cheapest way from Copenhagen Airport to the city centre?
- The M2 metro to Nørreport: a 3-zone ticket for 30 DKK, taking about 15 minutes with departures every 4–6 minutes during the day.
- Do I need a special airport ticket?
- No — it's an ordinary 3-zone DOT ticket, the same one used on buses, trains and the metro across Copenhagen; buy it at a machine, or in the Rejsebillet or Rejsekort app.
- How long does it take from the airport to central Copenhagen?
- About 15 minutes by metro to Nørreport, or about 13 minutes by train to København H, plus a few minutes to walk from arrivals to the platform.
- Is the train faster than the metro?
- They're close in speed and cost the same 30 DKK 3-zone fare; take whichever departs first from the shared Lufthavnen station, or the train if you want to land directly at København H.
- How much is a taxi from Copenhagen Airport to the city?
- Around 350–400 DKK to the centre — more than ten times the 30 DKK metro or train fare for a similar or longer trip in traffic.
- What is the best way from CPH to downtown Copenhagen?
- For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: the M2 metro to Nørreport, 30 DKK for the 3-zone ticket and about 15 minutes, running 24/7 with departures every 4–6 minutes during the day.
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