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How do you take the train from Copenhagen Airport to Copenhagen Central Station?

A direct train, good with heavy luggage.

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Short answer

The train station is in Terminal 3, and trains into the city leave from tracks 1 and 2. They run directly to Copenhagen Central Station in about 15 minutes. A single ticket between the airport and the city is estimated at DKK 30 in 2026. You buy it at the DSB ticket office in Terminal 3, at a ticket machine or in the Rejsebillet app. The station has step-free access, which helps with heavy luggage or children.

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Why

  1. The train goes straight to Central Station without changes.
  2. Tracks 1 and 2 serve trains towards the city.
  3. The trip takes around 15 minutes.

Details

DSB ticket machines take Danish coins and major credit cards.

Tip

Choose the train if your hotel is near Central Station, and the metro if it is near Nørreport or Kongens Nytorv.

What may differ

Tracks and times can change during track work, so check the screens in Terminal 3.

Common misconception

You need a long-distance ticket to take the train from the airport to the city.

What actually happens

An ordinary single ticket for the city zones covers the trip, at about DKK 30 in 2026.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.

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