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How far is Copenhagen Airport (Kastrup) from the city centre?

Close to the city, with metro and train in Terminal 3.

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Short answer

Copenhagen Airport, also called Kastrup after its station Københavns Lufthavn/Kastrup, lies about 8 km from the centre of Copenhagen. The metro and the train both take around 15 minutes into town. Metro line M2 runs to Nørreport, and trains go directly to Copenhagen Central Station. Both stations are in Terminal 3. A taxi costs an estimated DKK 250–400 in 2026, depending on traffic.

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Why

  1. The distance to the centre is about 8 km.
  2. Metro and train both take around 15 minutes.
  3. The metro runs day and night, all year.

Details

A single ticket for metro, train or bus between the airport and the city is estimated at DKK 30 in 2026.

Tip

Follow the red M signs from the arrivals hall in Terminal 3 to find the metro.

What may differ

Taxi travel time and price depend on traffic, so allow extra time in rush hour.

Common misconception

Kastrup is a separate airport from Copenhagen Airport.

What actually happens

Kastrup and Copenhagen Airport are the same place: the station is called Københavns Lufthavn/Kastrup.

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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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