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How long does the metro take from Copenhagen Airport to the city centre?

Line M2, straight from Terminal 3.

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Short answer

Metro line M2 leaves from the station at the end of the arrivals hall in Terminal 3. It takes 13 minutes to Kongens Nytorv and 15 minutes to Nørreport, both in the day and at night. On the way it stops at Christianshavn. The metro runs around the clock, 365 days a year. As of November 2026 a 3-zone ticket between the airport and the city costs 30 kr. and is valid for 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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Why

  1. No transfer is needed to reach Nørreport or Kongens Nytorv.
  2. The travel time is the same at night.
  3. The station is step-free.

Details

You can change to line M3 at Kongens Nytorv and Frederiksberg, and to M4 at Kongens Nytorv.

Tip

With large suitcases, take your time getting on and off the train.

What may differ

At night the intervals are longer, so the wait on the platform can be up to 15–20 minutes.

Common misconception

You must change trains to get from the airport to the city centre by metro.

What actually happens

Line M2 runs directly from Terminal 3 to Christianshavn, Kongens Nytorv and Nørreport.

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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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