Are you going to land in the capital of Denmark? We provide you with information on how to transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre.
The Copenhagen Airport, also known as Kastrup, is located about ten kilometres from the city centre. It includes Terminal 1, for domestic flights and Terminals 2 and 3, respectively for international departures and arrivals. It is the largest airport in Scandinavian countries, in terms of air traffic. If you take the plane to visit Denmark, you will have to transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre.
Rest assured, it is very easy to reach the centre of the Danish capital from the Copenhagen Kastrup airport. We list below, the solutions available to you, to make the transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre!
Cheapest: public bus
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Duration: 30 minutes
Tariff: about 5€
Timetable: every 10 minutes, 24/7. However, the frequency is reduced during weekends and holidays.
Although it is usually less fast, the bus is to be considered, as it offers more possibilities for stops. Depending on where you go, it can be more practical. The bus 5A will take you to Norreport Station in 30 minutes, while bus 35 will take you in 14 minutes to the small fishing village of Dragor, south-east of Copenhagen.
The most convenient: the metro
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Duration: 15 minutes
Tariff: about 5€ to cover 3 areas
Timetable: daily, 24/7, every 6 minutes.
The line M2 will take you in 11 minutes to Christianhavn and in 15 minutes to Norreport station, not far from the City, two areas of the centre very popular at the accommodation level. Thanks to the high frequency, from day to night, you are sure to arrive at your destination in very little time.
The simplest: the train
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Duration: 13 minutes
Tariff: about 5€
Timetable: daily, 24 hours a day, with a frequency of about ten minutes a day and one hour after midnight.
DSB trains from the Danish railway company also circulate at any time of day and night. From the airport, they serve the central station, not far from the city centre. They operate according to the same principle as the metro, with a ticket covering 3 zones. They're less frequent between midnight and five in the morning.
Good to know:
- Whether for the metro, train or bus, tickets are purchased and distributors the arrival hall. There are also distributors in the luggage hall.
- If you intend to buy it Copenhagen Card, which gives you free access to all public transport and many museums and attractions, think to do so online and print the voucher. You can get it back to the airport information service and start using it for your transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre.
The taxi, the fastest
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Duration: 10 minutes
Tariff: between 25€ and 40€, depending on the schedule
Timetable: according to availability.
It is not always easy to borrow public transport when you have a lot of luggage or travel with family or group. In this case, the taxi often represents the best solution, especially if you visit a remote location from a bus stop or subway. The taxi station is at the exit of Terminal 3.
You can also rent an online car to save as much time as possible at the airport. You won't have to find a site, they are many to exist, like for example TaxiTender . TaxiTender is a taxi comparison platform and allows you to find the best offer at the best price. Once booked, there will be only one to spot the driver and his letter when you land at the Copenhagen airport. Then board and let yourself be guided to the place of your choice.
The most comfortable: private transfer
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Duration: 10 minutes
Tariff: 30€
Timetable: according to your request.
To be sure to have a vehicle on arrival, to ensure a transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre, you can contact a private VTC driver. You can order, on dedicated platforms, a vehicle at your convenience, with the number of seats you need. If you travel with children, you can request the availability of a suitable seat.
Alternative: rent a car at Copenhagen Airport
Duration: 10 minutes
Tariff: between 30€ and 35€
Timetable: by dealers.
If you intend to visit Denmark by car or van, you may be interested in renting the vehicle at the airport to avoid the transfer costs between the Copenhagen Airport and the centre. Most international and local rental companies, including low-cost, are present in Kastrup. To find the vehicle best suited to your need and compare prices, the best is to use a site that references all brands, like Rentalcars .
Sleep near Copenhagen Kastrup Airport
If you arrive late and do not wish to transfer between the Copenhagen airport and the centre, you can choose to sleep around the airport. You will find a good choice of hotels or accommodations Airbnb less than 2 km, and even closer.
Among the hotels are the Clarion Hotel , closest to terminals, as well as AC Hotel by Mariott , and its imposing architecture.
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