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Is the metro or the train faster from Copenhagen Airport to the city?

Pick by where you are going, not by speed.

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Short answer

The metro and the train are about equally fast: both take around 15 minutes into central Copenhagen. The train runs directly to Copenhagen Central Station from tracks 1 and 2, while metro line M2 goes to Christianshavn, Kongens Nytorv in 13 minutes and Nørreport in 15 minutes. Both stations are in Terminal 3, and a single ticket is estimated at DKK 30 in 2026 on either. The metro runs around the clock, so at night it is the simple choice.

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Why

  1. The travel time is about the same.
  2. The train ends at Central Station, the metro at Nørreport and Kongens Nytorv.
  3. The ticket price is about the same.

Details

The train is handy with heavy luggage or children, and both stations have step-free access.

Tip

Check which station is closest to your hotel before you land, then follow the signs in Terminal 3.

What may differ

Track work can slow down or stop trains on some days, so check the screens before you choose.

Common misconception

The metro is much faster than the train from the airport.

What actually happens

Both take around 15 minutes; they simply end at different stations.

People also ask

  • How long does the metro take from Copenhagen Airport?
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  • Is there a bus from Copenhagen Airport?

Sources

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

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