How often does the Copenhagen Metro run?
No timetable needed by day
Short answer
On all four lines the Copenhagen Metro runs about every 2 minutes in rush hour, which is 07.00–09.00 and 14.00–18.00. During the rest of the day, in the evening and at weekends a train comes about every 3 minutes. In the nights after Friday and Saturday (01.00–07.00) trains run about every 8 minutes, and in the nights after Sunday to Thursday about every 20 minutes. In rush hour the gap between trains can be as short as 95 seconds.
Why
- Rush hour: about every 2 minutes.
- Daytime off-peak and weekends: about every 3 minutes.
- Nights: every 8 or 20 minutes depending on the day.
Details
About 99.3 % of metro trains leave on time.
Tip
By day you can just walk onto the platform, as the next train is rarely more than 3 minutes away.
What may differ
Frequencies can change during track work or disruptions, so check status on m.dk or in Rejseplanen.
Common misconception
Some travellers look for a printed metro timetable before they travel.
What actually happens
The metro runs so often that Cityringen has no fixed timetable at all; the screens show the next trains.
People also ask
- Does the Copenhagen Metro run 24 hours a day?
- What are rush hours in Copenhagen?
- Is the Copenhagen Metro punctual?
Sources
- The Copenhagen Metro: M1 Vanløse - VestamagerChecked at:
- The Copenhagen Metro: M3 CityringChecked at:
- The Copenhagen Metro: M4 Orientkaj - København SydChecked at:
- Metroselskabet: About the MetroChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, routes and fares change, so check the operator before you travel.
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