Getting Around Copenhagen
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Copenhagen Airport information
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Approximate taxi fare: DKK 350
Copenhagen is home to Scandinavia's largest and busiest airport Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH), just five miles south of the city centre and connected by fast train and metro. The journey only takes 13 minutes to and from the city centre and both trains and metro are very regular.
Airline carriers serving Copenhagen Airport
Next Jet
Alsie Express a/s
Aegean Airlines s.a.
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Royal Air Maroc
Finnair
Alitalia
British Airways
Air Baltic
Norwegian Air International
Danish Air Transport
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Emirates
Easyjet Switzerland
Easyjet
Icelandair
Ryanair ltd
Air Greenland
Transavia
Iraqi Airways
Iberia
Adria Airways
Air Serbia
Atlasjet
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Luxair
Lufthansa
Lot Polskie Linie Lotnicze
Swiss International Airlines
Egypt Air
CSA Czechoslovak Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi
PIA
Qatar Airways
Atlantic Airways
Scandinavian Airlines
Air Cairo
Brussels Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Thai Airways International
Turkish Airlines
Tap Air Portugal
Vueling Airlines
Mahan Airlines
Wizz Air ltd
Wideroe Norskair
WOW Air
Sunexpress
Approximate taxi fare: DKK 350
Copenhagen is home to Scandinavia's largest and busiest airport Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH), just five miles south of the city centre and connected by fast train and metro. The journey only takes 13 minutes to and from the city centre and both trains and metro are very regular.
Airline carriers serving Copenhagen Airport
Next Jet
Alsie Express a/s
Aegean Airlines s.a.
Air Berlin
Air Canada
Air France
Royal Air Maroc
Finnair
Alitalia
British Airways
Air Baltic
Norwegian Air International
Danish Air Transport
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Emirates
Easyjet Switzerland
Easyjet
Icelandair
Ryanair ltd
Air Greenland
Transavia
Iraqi Airways
Iberia
Adria Airways
Air Serbia
Atlasjet
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Luxair
Lufthansa
Lot Polskie Linie Lotnicze
Swiss International Airlines
Egypt Air
CSA Czechoslovak Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Croatia Airlines
Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi
PIA
Qatar Airways
Atlantic Airways
Scandinavian Airlines
Air Cairo
Brussels Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
Thai Airways International
Turkish Airlines
Tap Air Portugal
Vueling Airlines
Mahan Airlines
Wizz Air ltd
Wideroe Norskair
WOW Air
Sunexpress
Copenhagen Train information
Copenhagen Train Information
Most regional trains that connect Copenhagen to other parts of Denmark depart from the Copenhagen Central Station or from the station at Copenhagen Airport. Trains run regularly from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Central Station and Nørreport Station. This journey takes approximately 13 minutes.
Metro
Unveiled in 2002, Copenhagen's Metro light rail system operates on two lines, each running through the heart of the city. The M1 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Copenhagen Airport, while the M2 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Orestad in West Amager. Overall, the Metro system encompasses 22 stations spread across 21 kilometers of track between Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. The Copenhagen Metro is currently expanding to include 17 additional underground stations, scheduled for a 2019 completion.
All Metro trains are fully automatic and driverless and run 24 hours a day. Trains operate at four to six minute intervals during the day and at 15 to 20 minute intervals at night. On the central stretch between Vanlose and Christianshavn, trains run about every two minutes during rush hour.
Metro fares are DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths aged 13-15 years and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased in all Metro stations and can be combined with bus and train rides.
Trains
Carrying more than 168 million passengers a year, the DSB train system runs through Denmark and the Oresund region and is the largest Scandinavian rail system. DSB operates the S-train system throughout the city of Copenhagen and the surrounding suburbs.
S-trains run daily from about 5 to 12:30 AM. S-train fare is DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and bus rides.
Most regional trains that connect Copenhagen to other parts of Denmark depart from the Copenhagen Central Station or from the station at Copenhagen Airport. Trains run regularly from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Central Station and Nørreport Station. This journey takes approximately 13 minutes.
Metro
Unveiled in 2002, Copenhagen's Metro light rail system operates on two lines, each running through the heart of the city. The M1 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Copenhagen Airport, while the M2 line runs from the Vanlose Station to Orestad in West Amager. Overall, the Metro system encompasses 22 stations spread across 21 kilometers of track between Copenhagen and Frederiksberg. The Copenhagen Metro is currently expanding to include 17 additional underground stations, scheduled for a 2019 completion.
All Metro trains are fully automatic and driverless and run 24 hours a day. Trains operate at four to six minute intervals during the day and at 15 to 20 minute intervals at night. On the central stretch between Vanlose and Christianshavn, trains run about every two minutes during rush hour.
Metro fares are DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths aged 13-15 years and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased in all Metro stations and can be combined with bus and train rides.
Trains
Carrying more than 168 million passengers a year, the DSB train system runs through Denmark and the Oresund region and is the largest Scandinavian rail system. DSB operates the S-train system throughout the city of Copenhagen and the surrounding suburbs.
S-trains run daily from about 5 to 12:30 AM. S-train fare is DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and bus rides.
Copenhagen Ground information
Movia Bus System
Copenhagen's Movia bus system operates throughout central Copenhagen day and night, serving a total of 72 stations throughout the area. Daytime buses are marked by yellow, yellow and red (A-buses) or yellow and blue (S-buses), which are the fastest.
Bus fare is DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and train rides.
Copenhagen Harbour Buses
Operated by the Movia bus system, the Copenhagen Harbour Bus system, or Havnebussen, allows access to the north and south sides of the harbour without having to use city bridges. The harbour buses are integrated into the city's public transportation system, offering free transfers to city buses, the Metro and trains. The harbour buses run on four routes, stopping at five points along the harbour.
Harbour buses run daily, with hours varying by route. Harbour bus tickets are available on board and are valid for two zones in all buses, trains and Metro for one hour.
Travel Pass
The Travel Pass is a special discount travel cards for congress and meeting delegates. These cards can be used on the Metro, as well as the buses and trains in the Greater Copenhagen Area. The Travel Pass is purchased for a minimum of two days. This is especially relevant when placing a big congress or conference in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Card
The Copenhagen Card gives you free transport by train, bus, harbour bus and Metro in the entire Copenhagen city. Moreover, it gives free admission to 79 museums and attractions, as well as discount on restaurants, attractions and entertainment. If you visiting Copenhagen for a convention, perhaps the new Copenhagen Convention Card is a better and cheaper option for you, read more about the Convention Card specifics on their website.
Rental Cars
Copenhagen Airport has rental car counters for Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Sixt. Agency counters can be found outside of all three terminals.
Taxis
Taxis may be hailed outside each terminal at Copenhagen Airport, as well as on the street while in central Copenhagen. Starting taxi fares are DKK 24 in the daytime and DKK 40 at nighttime, while ordering a taxi starts at DKK 37 in the daytime and 50 DKK at nighttime. Taxi fares from the Copenhagen Airport to the Bella Center are around DKK 150.
Bike Rentals
The quickest and more sustainable way to get around Copenhagen is, without a doubt, by renting a bike. Today hotels and bike shops often offer bike rentals. Otherwise the city bikes (Bycyklen) are available all over the city and are easy to use. The city bikes are intelligent electric bikes that are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each bike has a touchscreen tablet which can be used for navigation, payment and guidance to points of interest in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg.
Copenhagen's Movia bus system operates throughout central Copenhagen day and night, serving a total of 72 stations throughout the area. Daytime buses are marked by yellow, yellow and red (A-buses) or yellow and blue (S-buses), which are the fastest.
Bus fare is DKK 24 for a two-zone single ride in the city. A 24-hour ticket is DKK 65 for youths ages 13-15 and DKK 130 for adults. Passengers under 12 travel free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be combined with Metro and train rides.
Copenhagen Harbour Buses
Operated by the Movia bus system, the Copenhagen Harbour Bus system, or Havnebussen, allows access to the north and south sides of the harbour without having to use city bridges. The harbour buses are integrated into the city's public transportation system, offering free transfers to city buses, the Metro and trains. The harbour buses run on four routes, stopping at five points along the harbour.
Harbour buses run daily, with hours varying by route. Harbour bus tickets are available on board and are valid for two zones in all buses, trains and Metro for one hour.
Travel Pass
The Travel Pass is a special discount travel cards for congress and meeting delegates. These cards can be used on the Metro, as well as the buses and trains in the Greater Copenhagen Area. The Travel Pass is purchased for a minimum of two days. This is especially relevant when placing a big congress or conference in Copenhagen.
Copenhagen Card
The Copenhagen Card gives you free transport by train, bus, harbour bus and Metro in the entire Copenhagen city. Moreover, it gives free admission to 79 museums and attractions, as well as discount on restaurants, attractions and entertainment. If you visiting Copenhagen for a convention, perhaps the new Copenhagen Convention Card is a better and cheaper option for you, read more about the Convention Card specifics on their website.
Rental Cars
Copenhagen Airport has rental car counters for Europcar, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Sixt. Agency counters can be found outside of all three terminals.
Taxis
Taxis may be hailed outside each terminal at Copenhagen Airport, as well as on the street while in central Copenhagen. Starting taxi fares are DKK 24 in the daytime and DKK 40 at nighttime, while ordering a taxi starts at DKK 37 in the daytime and 50 DKK at nighttime. Taxi fares from the Copenhagen Airport to the Bella Center are around DKK 150.
Bike Rentals
The quickest and more sustainable way to get around Copenhagen is, without a doubt, by renting a bike. Today hotels and bike shops often offer bike rentals. Otherwise the city bikes (Bycyklen) are available all over the city and are easy to use. The city bikes are intelligent electric bikes that are available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each bike has a touchscreen tablet which can be used for navigation, payment and guidance to points of interest in Copenhagen and Frederiksberg.
